The Habsburg Empire

The Habsburg Empire

The Habsburg Empire

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The Habsburg Empire

2008

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

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This three-episode miniseries chronicles the rise and fall of the Habsburg Empire, one of the most powerful European empires in history. The Habsburg Empire lasted throughout the second millennium and had a major influence on European culture.

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