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George F. Hoar: “Hungary and Hungary's chief city seem rapidly to be asserting control in their own affairs and an influence in the…”

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Hungary and Hungary's chief city seem rapidly to be asserting control in their own affairs and an influence in the Austro-Hungary Empire which no monarch will be able to withstand, and which it is quite likely the royal family will not desire to withstand.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar observes Hungary's growing influence and control within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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