A new and revised edition of Alan Sked’s groundbreaking book which examines how the Habsburg Empire survived the revolutionary turmoil of 1848. ‘The Year of
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One in a series of history books designed to meet the needs of A Level and Higher grade History students, this title provides an accessible introduction to the
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