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Austrian Revolutionary Broadsides and Pamphlets

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-151-SC

Scope and Content

Seventeen examples of broadsides and pamphlets that appeared with the freeing of the press in Vienna during the Revolution of 1848 comprise this collection. Subjects addressed include the formation of a national guard composed of citizens and counseled by intellectuals, the request by the Monarchy to exercise restraint against protesters, calls and support for a constitutional monarchy, open criticism of the monarchy, and manifestos concerning citizenship among other issues.

An English translation of each title appears after the German title in the contents list.

Dates

  • 1848

Creator

Language of Materials

German

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of CSWR is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publications or distribution.

Historical Information

In March of 1848 unrest in Vienna, fomented by students and professionals and support from workers and peasants alike, erupted into revolution. Inspired by the revolution in France just one month before, Austrian subjects residing mainly in Vienna raised demands for trial by jury, freedom of the press, academic freedom, civil rights, abolition of religious discrimination, emancipation of peasants and a constitutional representative government.

Freedom of the press was granted by the monarchy in mid-March and remained intact until November of the same year. At that time the revolution was suppressed by military action, not without some success in changing the Habsburg monarchy's leadership.

Extent

17 items in 1 folder

Abstract

This collection contains examples of broadsides and pamphlets that appeared with the freeing of the press in Vienna during the Revolution of 1848.

General

An English translation of each title appears in brackets after the German title in the contents list.
Title
Finding Aid of the Austrian Revolutionary Broadsides and Pamphlets, 1848
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by Aaron Blecha
Date
©2005
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451