The Crazy Idea for a United States of AUSTRIA in 1917
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Dec 26, 2025 18:01
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In 1917, just before the end of World War 1, a radical plan proposed turning Austria into a federal state of nations: a “United States of Austria.” In this video we explore the forgotten idea, its historical context, ethnic borders, political goals, and why it never happened, just before Europe changed forever.
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