[The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power by John S. C. Abbott]@TWC D-Link book

[The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power by John S. C. Abbott]@TWC D-Link book

The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power

CHAPTER XI
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CHAPTER XI.
DEATH OF FERDINAND I .-- ACCESSION OF MAXIMILIAN II.
From 1562 to 1576.
The Council of Trent .-- Spread of the Reformation .-- Ferdinand's Attempt to influence the Pope .-- His Arguments against Celibacy .-- Stubbornness of the Pope .-- Maximilian II .-- Displeasure of Ferdinand .-- Motives for not abjuring the Catholic Faith .-- Religious Strife in Europe .-- Maximilian's Address to Charles IX .-- Mutual Toleration .-- Romantic Pastime of War .-- Heroism of Nicholas, Count of Zeini .-- Accession of Power to Austria .-- Accession of Rhodolph III .-- Death of Maximilian.

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