The Cult of Franz Joseph I and the Imperial Family in the Schools of Autonomous Galicia

The autonomy gained by Galicia in 1867 and its practical effects, largely contributed to the emergence of a specific cult Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph I. myth “good ruler” began function Galician society. Habsburg family, i.e. his ancestors ruler’s were also part cult. School, education, upbringing played an important role developing emotional attitudes towards monarch. Numerous school celebrations honour emperor, family members, as well ones connected history monarchy, intended systematically instil pupils respect appreciation for ruler state. School textbooks did same. Furthermore, Emperor’s visits various schools Galicia, which took very solemn festive form, reinforced this I appeared other circumstances, example patrons benefactors schools. dissemination among youth was supervised central educational authority form National Council.