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Austrian Empire / Austro-Hungarian Empire 2017-07-22 12:29:44 Post No. 3122969
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It was a remarkable state. Strange mix - authoritarian, but also with a liberal multicultural cosmopolitan society exemplified by Vienna. Lots of varied cultures. Held its own against states that had single dominant nationalities. Very interesting place.
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>>3122969
Such nice borders too.
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>watch your empire go from the strongest empire on the continent to the weakest
>wife assassinated
>son commits suicide over peasant whore
>meme about federation your whole life
>only end up stking nationalist fervor
>hated nephew dies, but you still have to act tough
>literally cause the most monstrous war the world had ever seen
>die knowing your empire is nothing without Germany
if only he knew
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>>3123421
Lack of martial discipline in the army, and inability to elevate German/Hungarian as the superior language to smooth relations in the empire.
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>>3122969
The fact that Austria-Hungary (easily Europe's most tolerant empire of minority cultures) died while Britain survived is proof that when it comes to nations nice guys finish last.
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>>3122969
I fucking miss you Greater Austria
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