From the War of the Spanish Succession to the rise of nationalism across Europe, the Habsburg dynasty faced mounting internal and external pressures that eroded its dominance. In this episode, explore the loss of Spain, the reforms of Maria Theresa and Joseph II, and the revolutions that reshaped the empire in the 19th century.
As World War I brought the collapse of Austria-Hungary, the Habsburgs were forced into exile, marking the end of centuries of imperial rule.
Learn more at: https://thelineagearchive.com/dynasty/house-of-habsburg
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