What if Austria Collapsed in 1866?
In 1867, the Austrian Empire struck a deal with Hungary — the Ausgleich — creating the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. But what if that compromise never happened? After Austria’s defeat to Prussia and Italy in 1866, Hungary would declare independence and the would Balkans ignite. Russia likely makes moves against Austria in the 1870s, rather than the Ottomans. Just like that, the whole game has shifted in Europe, as France and Britain are going to protect the Ottomans, leading to the Balkan Minorities to be under Ottoman Rule for much longer, but also an alternate Great War would be considerably different. Let me show you what I came up with! ▬ LINKS ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTHSKVWP Discord Server - / discord Patreon - / membership ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Video Intro 01:35 - Prussia Annexes Bohemia in 1866 04:32 - Changes in Austria 06:57 - The Rise of Germany 10:07 - Russo-German Alliance 14:24 - Alternate Great Eastern Crisis 18:24 - Changes in the Balkans 22:48 - Buildup to WW1 27:50 - An Alternate Great War 32:12 - Peace Treaty
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