This beautifully illustrated book showcases a collection of medals honoring famous and distinguished men of the Austrian Empire from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Featuring descriptions of each medal and the person it commemorates, as well as historical context, this book is a fascinating exploration of Austrian history and culture. With stunning photographs and in-depth analysis, Joseph Bergmann's Medaillen auf Berühmte und Ausgezeichnete Männer des Oesterreichischen Kaiserstaates is a must-have for any numismatist or history buff. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.