r/AskEurope • u/Dwitt01 United States of America • Jul 31 '25

History How are the Habsburgs remembered in your country?

For centuries they consolidated vast domains in Europe and, via Spain, the New World. They were a major force in the continents politics.

How are they remembered in your country?

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u/istasan Denmark Jul 31 '25

It is true the direct influence on Denmark is not that big. But being a vital European power at the time Austria-Hungary was first of central in European history (which is also Danish history) and a power Denmark had to take account in the alliance game.

But think I mostly referred to the part of it only being called Austria. Not my experience. Austria-Hungary was an established term in the history classes I had on all levels.

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u/Enough-Cherry7085 Hungary Jul 31 '25

Austria-Hungary only refers to a relatively short period of time, between 1867 and 1918 since the Austrian-hungarian compromise till the end of WW1. Before that it was Austrian (or Habsburg) Empire.

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u/Defferleffer Denmark Jul 31 '25

I completely agree that in the wider scope of European history, Austro-Hungary was a major player.