How wartime power reshaped Austria-Hungary and its people, revealing how laws and leaders changed daily life.
This non-fiction study traces how governments used emergency powers to control society during the war. It explains the rise of centralized command, the expansion of militarized administration, and the strain this placed on civil institutions and national groups.
The work analyzes the balance between military needs and constitutional limits, showing how policy decisions affected justice, governance, and everyday administration. It also looks at the shifting loyalties and political reactions as Austria-Hungary faced collapse and calls for nationhood.
- How emergency decrees extended government authority across the empire
- The creation and role of the War Surveillance Office and its impact on governance
- Effects on the civil service, local administration, and inter-ethnic relations
- How the war accelerated changes leading to dissolution and new state boundaries
Ideal for readers of modern European history and those seeking context on state power during wartime.