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Hungary’s view of the Habsburg Empire

Hungarian Parliament – By Jorge Franganillo from Barcelona, Spain - CC BY 2.0 via Wikipedia Commons

Hungary has a peculiar relationship with the Habsburg Empire. It seems to distance itself from it, as if it had not really been a part of it. Differences made, this relationship is sometimes reminiscent of the difficult one that exists today between Hungary and the European Union. We asked Gabor Egry, a historian and director-general… Continue reading Hungary’s view of the Habsburg Empire

Liechtenstein and the Habsburg Empire

Gutenberg Castle in Balzers By Adrian Michael - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, Liechtenstein had a special relationship with the Habsburg Empire. It was not part of it, but its rulers lived in Vienna from 1719 until 1938. In the 19th century the principality adopted many Austrian laws, introduced the Austro-Hungarian Gulden as its official currency and signed a customs treaty with the… Continue reading Liechtenstein and the Habsburg Empire