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This book refuses to describe fragmented historical scenes. Instead, it puts the entire empire and its people at the center of the discussion, goes deep into the social thoughts of the time, and investigates this vast empire from the consciousness level. The system that bridged differences in various places, shortened geographical distances, and brought stability and meaning to the entire empire is the root of why the empire became an empire. The creative means the empire used to rule its vast territories and numerous peoples, as well as the thorny problems that it was unable to solve during its existence, left a long-lasting and indelible mark on the Central European countries that inherited the Habsburg legacy. The enlightenment brought to us by the Habsburg Dynasty is of great significance to how we understand the country and the nation. Especially for China, a multi-ethnic country, how we understand the Habsburg Dynasty will help us understand ourselves.