In German language and literature, which historical conflict forms the dramatic core of Franz Grillparzer's König Ottokars Glück und Ende?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The clash between Rudolf von Habsburg and Ottokar II of Bohemia
- Step 1: Grillparzer's national drama depicts the 1278 Battle on the Marchfeld, where Rudolf von Habsburg defeated King Ottokar II of Bohemia, establishing Habsburg rule in Austria. Answer: The clash between Rudolf von Habsburg and Ottokar II of Bohemia. Why not the others: The peasant revolt led by Stefan Fadinger in Upper Austria, The French siege of Vienna during the Napoleonic campaigns and The struggle of Maria Theresa against Prussian forces do not fit this definition or historical context.
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