Franz Joseph I Pt. 2: Austrian Empire
Early successes gave way to embarrassing defeats as Franz Joseph I was outsmarted by savvier leaders on the world stage.
June 22, 202143m 27s
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Show Notes
Early successes gave way to embarrassing defeats as Franz Joseph I was outsmarted by savvier leaders on the world stage. In 1914, when his successor was assassinated in Serbia, Franz declared war — and within weeks, the first World War had begun.
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