Trade Partners – Italian States, Bavaria, Venice.Allies – Wurttemberg, Bavaria, United Provinces, Westphalia, Savoy, Great Britain.General Information Victory Conditions Ĭapture and hold 15 regions by the end of the year 1750, including: Austria, West Prussia, East Prussia, Hungary, Rumelia, Brandenburg, and Venetia.Ĭapture and hold 30 regions by the end of the year 1799, including: Austria, West Prussia, East Prussia, Hungary, Rumelia, Brandenburg, Venetia, and Poland.Ĭapture and hold 40 regions by the end of the year 1799, including: Austria. And then, of course, there are the pan-Slavic, Christian Orthodox ambitions of the Russian Tsar to consider… Perhaps Spain should remain a part of Hapsburg domains, but this might lead to confrontation with France. The Spanish branch of the family is now close to extinction, as Charles II has failed to produce an heir, among his other problems. The Austrians also have much to be proud of in the arts, music and culture.īeyond their immediate borders, there are other matters for the Hapsburgs to consider. This latter scheme requires the Turks to be persuaded – at sword point – that their destiny lies outside Europe. This gives the Austrians the potential to become a truly great power, either within the borders of the old Empire, to the south in Italy, or to the east. Leopold I, the ruling Hapsburg, has brought peace and prosperity, and maintained a first-class military machine (in particular, the Austrians have mastered the tactics of using light, irregular troops). Austrian bravery has kept them at bay, every time.Īfter the bloodletting of the last century – the Thirty Years War – within the Holy Roman Empire, Austria is a leading power among “the Germanies”. For nearly 250 years, the Ottoman Turks have hurled themselves against the bastion of Austria, reaching the gates of Vienna on more than one occasion.
Originally, the Duchy was the eastern marches of the Holy Roman Empire (the Ostmark), and the defensive importance of Austria to the rest of Europe is immense. The history of Austria is one of warfare against invaders from the east, and the infidel Turks in particular.
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