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The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power

CHAPTER V
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A singular treaty was made.

The Bohemian king was to retain the crown of Hungary, officiating as reigning monarch, while Maximilian was to have the _title_ of King of Hungary.

Ladislaus relinquished all claim to the Austrian territories, and paid a large sum of money as indemnity for the war.
Thus Austria again comes into independent existence, to watch amidst the tumult and strife of Europe for opportunities to enlarge her territories and increase her power.

Maximilian was a prince, energetic and brave, who would not allow any opportunity to escape him.

In those dark days of violence and of blood, every petty quarrel was settled by the sword.


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