The Dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, 1867-1918

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Focusing on the last fifty years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the narrative explores its complex history from 1867 to 1918, revealing that its collapse was not inevitable prior to 1914. The author analyzes both foreign and domestic policies, highlighting the empire's inherent weaknesses while detailing its efforts to address the aspirations of eleven distinct national groups. This examination offers a nuanced understanding of the political and social dynamics that shaped the empire during its final decades.