Hungary and Austria maintained separate parliaments, each with its own prime minister: the Diet of Hungary (commonly known as the National Assembly) and the Imperial Council (German: Reichsrat) …

Dec 3, 2025 · Austria-Hungary, the Hapsburg empire from 1867 until its collapse in 1918. The result of a constitutional compromise (Ausgleich) between Emperor Franz Joseph and Hungary (then part of the …

In 1789 the Habsburg Monarchy covered an area that today lies within the borders of Austria, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Belgium, and Italy.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire, also known as the Dual Monarchy, was a significant state in Central Europe from 1867 to 1918. It was established through an agreement between the Austrian Empire …

In an effort to remain a world power and consolidate its crumbling empire in central and eastern Europe, Austria joined with Hungary to form the unusual alliance called the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This …

Mar 15, 2017 · Austria-Hungary was a power that existed in the heart of Europe from 1867 to 1918. The Empire was the 2nd-largest nation in Europe after Russia and the 3d-most populous after the …

The two halves of the empire were known as Cisleithania (Austrian territories) and Transleithania (Hungarian territories), and shared ministries controlled foreign affairs, the army, and financial …

Jul 14, 2025 · The creation of Austria-Hungary in 1867 represented the Habsburgs' most creative institutional innovation—a dual monarchy that satisfied Hungarian nationalism while maintaining …

Austria-Hungary was a multi-national empire created by the Ausgleich or compromise of 1867. Before 1867 the Empire had been dominated by the Austrian Germans. After defeat in the Seven Weeks …

Nov 4, 2025 · Although all of the European powers were quite unprepared for modern air warfare at the beginning of the conflict, Austria-Hungary was one of the most disadvantaged. This was mainly due …