[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

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CHAPTER XV.
MATTHIAS.
From 1612 to 1619.
Matthias Elected Emperor of Germany .-- His Despotic Character .-- His Plans Thwarted .-- Mulheim .-- Gathering Clouds .-- Family Intrigue .-- Coronation of Ferdinand .-- His Bigotry .-- Henry, Count of Thurn .-- Convention at Prague .-- The King's Reply .-- The Die Cast .-- Amusing Defense of an Outrage .-- Ferdinand's Manifesto .-- Seizure of Cardinal Klesis .-- The King's Rage .-- Retreat of the King's Troops .-- Humiliation of Ferdinand .-- The Difficulties Deferred .-- Death of Matthias.

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