The Austrians: A Thousand-Year Odyssey
This is a masterful survey of Austria’s controversial place at the heart of European history. From the Reformation through the Napoleonic and Cold Wars to European Union, a superb history of Austria’s central role in uniting Western civilization is covered. 24 pages of photographs and maps are...
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This is a masterful survey of Austria’s controversial place at the heart of European history. From the Reformation through the Napoleonic and Cold Wars to European Union, a superb history of Austria’s central role in uniting Western civilization is covered. 24 pages of photographs and maps are included. “Connoisseurs of Austria and its delightful and infuriating inhabitants will agree that Mr. Brook-Shepherd has got it just about right.’’The Wall Street Journal “Engrossing, elegantly written history.’’Publishers Weekly
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780786711024 (0786711027)
Publish date: January 27th 2003
Publisher: Basic Books
Pages no: 512
Edition language: English