Project Gutenberg 2005-06-15 Public domain in the USA. 267 Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) 1805 1877 John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott Abbott, John Stevens Cabot The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power E-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, David King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team from page images generously made available by the Making of America Collection of the University of Michigan Library (http://www.hti.umich.edu/m/moagrp/) "The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the ambitious ascent of the Austrian Empire, detailing significant events and key figures who shaped its history, starting with Rhodolph of Habsburg. The narrative emphasizes the empire's dramatic struggles and the interplay of politics and warfare, aiming to provide insights into the empire's complex political landscape and influences on Europe. The opening of the book sets the stage for the narrative by introducing Rhodolph of Habsburg, who becomes a pivotal figure in the rise of Austria. It begins with Rhodolph's lineage and early life, outlining his father’s military ambitions and Rhodolph's subsequent rise to power. The text recounts how Rhodolph's ambition led him through a series of conquests, culminating in his election as Emperor of Germany. Significant battles against powerful adversaries, including King Ottocar of Bohemia, are detailed, showcasing Rhodolph's tactical prowess and his ability to galvanize support. Themes of loyalty, ambition, and the tensions between nobility and emerging centralized authority are woven throughout, establishing the groundwork for the expansive history of the Austrian Empire to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Austria -- History DB Text Category: History - European Category: History - Royalty Category: History - Warfare 1163557 2025-08-07T05:28:53.971412 text/html 1157921 2020-12-11T06:10:10 text/html 520237 2025-08-07T05:29:11.907277 application/epub+zip 536090 2025-08-07T05:28:59.803327 application/epub+zip 516581 2025-08-07T05:28:57.327397 application/epub+zip 962081 2025-08-07T05:29:20.277234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 871911 2025-08-07T05:29:09.116343 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 834364 2022-09-08T01:11:15.408435 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1053366 2025-08-07T05:28:52.278372 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1052873 2020-12-11T06:10:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1052942 2020-12-11T06:10:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20718 2025-08-07T05:29:20.416299 application/rdf+xml 18142 2025-08-07T05:28:57.888349 image/jpeg 3987 2025-08-07T05:28:57.609345 image/jpeg 383180 2020-12-11T06:10:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 404228 2020-12-11T06:10:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 383102 2020-12-11T06:10:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 485582 2025-08-07T05:28:54.051398 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia