The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power

Chapter 4

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ALBERT, LADISLAUS AND FREDERIC. From 1440 to 1489.

Increasing Honors of Albert V.--Encroachments of the Turks.--The Christians Routed.--Terror of the Hungarians.--Death of Albert.-- Magnanimous Conduct of Albert of Bavaria.--Internal Troubles.--Precocity of Ladislaus.--Fortifications Raised by the Turks.--John Capistrun.-- Rescue of Belgrade.--The Turks Dispersed.--Exultation over the Victory.--Death of Hunniades.--Jealousy of Ladislaus.--His Death.--Brotherly Quarrels.--Devastations by the Turks.--Invasion of Austria.--Repeal of the Compromise.--The Emperor a Fugitive. Page 68