http://hdl.handle.net/1813/621 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:19:32 GMT 2013-05-24T20:19:32Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/8301 Title: Speech at the Pittsburgh Banquet, 1852 Authors: Kossuth, Lajos Abstract: Lajos Kossuth was the leader of the 1848 revolution in Hungary, which was defeated with the help of imperial Russia in 1849. His speech outlines the goals of the Hungarian nationalist cause to an American audience in 1852, at a time when he was in exile. He argues that Russia presents the only obstruction to freedom and democracy in Hungary, claiming that Russia is supported by despots detrimental to all of Europe and in violation of American principles of freedom. The speech presents an appeal for American support of Hungarian independence. Description: Scanned, edited and summarized by Bill Fry and James Bjork Thu, 01 Jan 1852 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/8301 1852-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2171 Title: Reports of the U.S. Representative in Vienna, 1877 Authors: U.S. Representative in Vienna Abstract: Includes reports on the details of Austro-Hungarian dualism, Austrian and Hungarian policy vis-a-vis the declining Ottoman Empire (Turkey) and the so-called "Eastern Question" and a variety of other issues relating to the foreign and domestic policy of Austria-Hungary. Description: Reports, 9 pages Tue, 01 Jan 1878 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2171 1878-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2170 Title: Stirring Times in Austria, 1898 Authors: Twain, Mark; Clemens, Samuel Abstract: Mark Twain spent two years (1897-1899) traveling in Central Europe, staying mostly in Vienna. While there, he reported on the famous sittings of the Austrian House in 1897 during which the conservative government sought to push through the renewal of the Ausgleich [Compromise] agreement against the will of the German Liberals (Twain calls them "the Left" or "the Opposition"). The government at the time was headed by Count Badeni (a Polish aristocrat whose full name was Kazimierz Felix), known as a "strong man" for his overbearing governance of Galicia. His appointment resulted in the slow collapse of German control over the monarchy. The reason for the 1897 legislative crisis was that Badeni had issued a language ordinance that gave Czech equal status with German even within the "inner service" (meaning between government departments). The German liberal opposition was so incensed that it vowed to obstruct the Ausgleich renewal until, in Twain?s words, "the obnoxious Czech-language measure should be shelved." In the wake of the often violent protests, both within the House and in Prague, Vienna, Graz, and elsewhere in the monarchy, Emperor Franz Joseph dismissed Badeni. In the absence of a majority within the House, however, legislative action came to be undertaken increasingly by imperial emergency provisions which the parliament was not in session. This in turn further sapped the government of its remaining legitimacy. Twain outlines all these events with characteristic wit in this piece. Description: Article, 27 pages Sat, 01 Jan 1898 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2170 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2169 Title: Principalities of the Danube, 1877 Authors: Towle, George M. Abstract: A description and history of the peoples of Serbia and the Romanian principalities from 1877. Description: 23 pages Mon, 01 Jan 1877 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2169 1877-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2168 Title: Letter of Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer to Mr. William E. Gladstone, April 11, 1878 Authors: Strossmayer, Bishop Josip Juraj Abstract: Strossmayer expresses shock that England wishes to be allied with Hungary "who know no policy save that of blind hate and aversion towards the Slavs." Fears the Brits will turn over Balkan Slavs to oppression by Greeks. (See other letters from Strossmayer to Gladstone, 1876-1878) Description: Letter, 3 pages Sun, 01 Jan 1911 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2168 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2167 Title: Letter of Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer to Mr. William E. Gladstone, February 13, 1878 Authors: Strossmayer, Bishop Josip Juraj Abstract: Strossmayer writes to Gladstone more on the Eastern Question (see his other letter from 1876-1878). Says there is an urgent need to free the Christians from Ottoman (Turkish) oppression by granting them autonomy. Recommends territorial gains for Serbia. Description: Letter, 4 pages Sun, 01 Jan 1911 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2167 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2166 Title: Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer to Mr. William E. Gladstone, February 10, 1877 Authors: Strossmayer, Bishop Josip Juraj Abstract: Strossmayer writes of the need for Europe to intervene in Turkey (on behalf of the Slavs of the Ottoman Empire) to protect Christians against atrocities by the Muslim administration. (See other letters from Strossmayer to Gladstone, 1876, 1878) Description: Letter, 4 pages Sun, 01 Jan 1911 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2166 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2165 Title: Letter of Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer to Mr. William E. Gladstone, October 1, 1876 Authors: Strossmayer, Bishop Josip Juraj Abstract: Bishop Strossmayer, who signs as "Bishop of Bosnia" (a Croat bishop based in Djakovo, in Slavonia) writes to Gladstone expressing sympathy for the granting of full administrative autonomy or independence to Bosnia and Bulgaria to free them from the Ottoman imperial influence and make them good Christians again. Description: Letter, 4 pages Sun, 01 Jan 1911 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2165 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2164 Title: Archduke Palatine Stephen to the Hungarian Diet, July 8, 1848 Authors: Archduke Palatine Stephen Abstract: Archduke Palatine Stephen speaks to the Hungarian Diet about "preserving the integrity of the Hungarian realm" in the face of assaults by "evil-disposed, rebellious agitators" (especially in Croatia). Also speaks of Ferdinand's sanction of the union of Transylvania with Hungary. Assures Hungary of the king's respect for and loyalty to Hungary. Description: Speech, 3 pages Thu, 01 Jan 1852 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2164 1852-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2160 Title: The Development of German-Czech Relations, 1898 Authors: Turk (Tuerk), Karl Abstract: Discusses several aspects of Czech-German relations since 1848 from a German perspective. Talks about how Slavs in general and Czechs in particular are edging Germans out of cultural and political life in Austria. Description: 13 pages Sat, 01 Jan 1898 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2160 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z