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Source: BBC Radio 4 "The Rise and Fall of the Habsburgs"
Roundup
11-11-06

The Rise and Fall of the Habsburgs, 1st of 3 [audio 29min]

Misha Glenny, former BBC Eastern Europe correspondent, presents the incredible story of Europe's most influential dynasty. From humble origins in the lowlands of Switzerland, the Habsburgs emerged to become kings of Spain, Portugal, Hungary and Croatia; archdukes of Austria; grand princes of Transylvania; grand dukes of Tuscany; and Holy Roman Emperors for centuries on end. Some were remarkably intelligent, some rather less so.
Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "The Rise and Fall of the Habsburgs"