Medieval Austria
Through much of the Middle Ages, Austria was a duchy controlled by the Habsburgs. These resources provide basic information about the history of the region and the people who lived there.
Austria
An overview of the history of Austria from its earlist origins to the 17th century. Part of a larger work on the country of Austria produced by the Library of Congress; a public domain document online here at the Medieval History site.
An overview of the history of Austria from its earlist origins to the 17th century. Part of a larger work on the country of Austria produced by the Library of Congress; a public domain document online here at the Medieval History site.
Albert I - German King - Duke of Austria
Albert I, German King and Duke of Austria, was the founder of the greatness of the house of Habsburg.
Albert I, German King and Duke of Austria, was the founder of the greatness of the house of Habsburg.
The Charter of the Jews of the Duchy of Austria July 1, 1244 CE
English translation of the charter taken from The Jew in the Medieval World: A Sourcebook, 315-1791 by Jacob Marcus, online at Paul Halsall's Jewish History Sourcebook.
English translation of the charter taken from The Jew in the Medieval World: A Sourcebook, 315-1791 by Jacob Marcus, online at Paul Halsall's Jewish History Sourcebook.
The Establishment of the Duchy of Austria; September 17, 1156.
English translation of the 12th-century charter, online at the Avalon Project.
English translation of the 12th-century charter, online at the Avalon Project.
Via Imperialis
This society was formed to promote the cultural heritage of Austria. Click on the "members" link to see photos and background for dozens of castles, palaces and monasteries. Also available in German.
This society was formed to promote the cultural heritage of Austria. Click on the "members" link to see photos and background for dozens of castles, palaces and monasteries. Also available in German.