The 1906 caption reads: “Rudolf of Hapsburg receives news of his election as emperor. Count Rudolf of Hapsburg was engaged in a private war against the Swiss city of Basle, when, in 1273, the wholly unexpected word reached him that he had been chosen Emperor of Germany. His first official act was to send the news to his foes in Basle. With the message, “I am now the stronger,” he offered them such liberal terms of peace as made them his devoted allies. He proved one of the best and ablest of the German emperors. His descendants continued upon the Austrian throne into the early 20th century, wh
The 1906 caption reads: “Rudolf of Hapsburg receives news of his election as emperor. Count Rudolf of Hapsburg was engaged in a private war against the Swiss city of Basle, when, in 1273, the wholly unexpected word reached him that he had been chosen Emperor of Germany. His first official act was to send the news to his foes in Basle. With the message, “I am now the stronger,” he offered them such liberal terms of peace as made them his devoted allies. He proved one of the best and ablest of the German emperors. His descendants continued upon the Austrian throne into the early 20th century, while the German Empire belongs to the family of his friend and cousin, Frederick of Hollenzollern, who is shown bringing him the announcement of his election.”
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