Austrian Habsburg Empire

Austria was one of the main powers in Europe for centuries, but that meant that it was involved in most of the European conflicts in the 18th, 19th, and 20th century. Also while many countries were becoming liberal, industrial, and very nationalistic The Austrian Habsburg Empire remained dynastic, absolutist, and agrarian. These problems were not solved until the fall of Austria after WWI. They agreed to the Compromise of 1867 because they wanted the support of the Hungarians because they had a strong economy, military, and politics. They also had just been defeated by Prussia making it impossible for them to be included in German affairs. It was a success because they soon had established Habsburg rule in Hungary and
Austria.