The Rise and Fall of Austria or the Habsburg Empire (eBook, ePUB) - Abbott, John S. C.
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The Rise and Fall of Austria or the Habsburg Empire embraces all that is wild and wonderful in history; early struggles for aggrandizement, the fierce strife with the Turks, as wave after wave of Muslim invasion rolled up the Danube, the long conflicts and bloody persecutions of the Reformation, the thirty years' religious war, the intrigues of Popes, the enormous pride, power and encroachments of Louis XIV, the warfare of the Spanish succession and the Polish dismemberment. All these events combine in a sublime tragedy which fiction may in vain attempt to parallel.

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The Rise and Fall of Austria or the Habsburg Empire embraces all that is wild and wonderful in history; early struggles for aggrandizement, the fierce strife with the Turks, as wave after wave of Muslim invasion rolled up the Danube, the long conflicts and bloody persecutions of the Reformation, the thirty years' religious war, the intrigues of Popes, the enormous pride, power and encroachments of Louis XIV, the warfare of the Spanish succession and the Polish dismemberment. All these events combine in a sublime tragedy which fiction may in vain attempt to parallel.
Autorenporträt
John Stevens Cabot Abbott (1805–1877) was an American historian, pastor, and prolific author, known particularly for his works on the lives of prominent historical figures and various national histories. Born in Brunswick, Maine, Abbott followed in the footsteps of his younger brother, Jacob Abbott, also a well-known author and educator. John S. C. Abbott graduated from Bowdoin College in 1825 and gained his theological education from Andover Theological Seminary, subsequently embarked on a career in ministry before dedicating himself more fully to writing. His extensive literary contributions include biographies, such as those of Napoleon Bonaparte and Frederick the Great. Abbott's narrative style is marked by accessible prose and a didactic intent, reflecting his interest in the moral implications of history. 'The Rise and Fall of Austria or the Habsburg Empire' is among his notable works, showcasing his talent for encapsulating the grandeur and decline of empires in a compelling and educational manner. While his historical accuracy has sometimes met with criticism, Abbott's ability to weave engaging stories from the complex fabrics of history continues to provide an interesting perspective on the past.