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Revisiting Austria

Gundolf Graml
Revisiting Austria Book PDF

Author : Gundolf Graml
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789204490

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Following the transformations and conflicts of the first half of the twentieth century, Austria’s emergence as an independent democracy heralded a new era of stability and prosperity for the nation. Among the new developments was mass tourism to the nation’s cities, spa towns, and wilderness areas, a phenomenon that would prove immensely influential on the development of a postwar identity. Revisiting Austria incorporates films, marketing materials, literature, and first-person accounts to explore the ways in which tourism has shaped both international and domestic perceptions of Austrian identity even as it has failed to confront the nation’s often violent and troubled history.

Fin-De-Siecle Vienna

Carl E. Schorske
Fin De Siecle Vienna Book PDF

Author : Carl E. Schorske
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307814517

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Fin-De-Siecle Vienna by Carl E. Schorske Pdf

A Pulitzer Prize Winner and landmark book from one of the truly original scholars of our time: a magnificent revelation of turn-of-the-century Vienna where out of a crisis of political and social disintegration so much of modern art and thought was born. "Not only is it a splendid exploration of several aspects of early modernism in their political context; it is an indicator of how the discipline of intellectual history is currently practiced by its most able and ambitious craftsmen. It is also a moving vindication of historical study itself, in the face of modernism's defiant suggestion that history is obsolete." -- David A. Hollinger, History Book Club Review "Each of [the seven separate studies] can be read separately....Yet they are so artfully designed and integrated that one who reads them in order is impressed by the book's wholeness and the momentum of its argument." -- Gordon A. Craig, The New Republic "A profound work...on one of the most important chapters of modern intellectual history" -- H.R. Trevor-Roper, front page, The New York Times Book Review "Invaluable to the social and political historian...as well as to those more concerned with the arts" -- John Willett, The New York Review of Books "A work of original synthesis and scholarship. Engrossing." -- Newsweek

A Concise History of Austria

Steven Beller
A Concise History of Austria Book PDF

Author : Steven Beller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0521478863

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A Concise History of Austria by Steven Beller Pdf

For a small, prosperous country in the middle of Europe, modern Austria has a very large and complex history, extending far beyond its current borders. In a gripping narrative supported by beautiful illustrations, Steven Beller traces the remarkable career of Austria from German borderland to successful Alpine republic.

A Sailor of Austria

John Biggins
A Sailor of Austria Book PDF

Author : John Biggins
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781590134689

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A Sailor of Austria by John Biggins Pdf

In this ironic, hilarious, and poignant story, Otto Prohaska is a submarine captain serving the almost-landlocked Austro-Hungarian Empire. He faces a host of unlikely circumstances, from petrol poisoning to exploding lavatories to trigger-happy Turks. All signs point to the total collapse of the bloated empire he serves, but Otto refuses to abandon the Habsburgs in their hour of need.

Hitler's Austria

Evan Burr Bukey
Hitler s Austria Book PDF

Author : Evan Burr Bukey
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781469650357

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Hitler's Austria by Evan Burr Bukey Pdf

Although Austrians comprised only 8 percent of the population of Hitler's Reich, they made up 14 percent of SS members and 40 percent of those involved in the Nazis' killing operations. This was no coincidence. Popular anti-Semitism was so powerful in Austria that once deportations of Jews began in 1941, the streets of Vienna were frequently lined with crowds of bystanders shouting their approval. Such scenes did not occur in Berlin. Exploring the convictions behind these phenomena, Evan Bukey offers a detailed examination of popular opinion in Hitler's native country after the Anschluss (annexation) of 1938. He uses evidence gathered in Europe and the United States--including highly confidential reports of the Nazi Security Service--to dissect the reactions, views, and conduct of disparate political and social groups, most notably the Austrian Nazi Party, the industrial working class, the Catholic Church, and the farming community. Sketching a nuanced and complex portrait of Austrian attitudes and behavior in the Nazi era, Bukey demonstrates that despite widespread dissent, discontent, and noncompliance, a majority of the Austrian populace supported the Anschluss regime until the bitter end, particularly in its economic and social policies and its actions against Jews.

Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol

Rick Steves
Rick Steves Vienna Salzburg Tirol Book PDF

Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 903 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781631214585

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Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol by Rick Steves Pdf

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Vienna. With this guide, you'll explore elegant Vienna—the epicenter of opera, coffee, Art Nouveau, and waltz music. Meander through Habsburg palaces and nibble a Sacher torte in a velvet-lined café. In the evening, catch a classical concert, or sip wine with the locals in a traditional Heuriger garden. Beyond Vienna, stroll the Baroque street of Salzburg, home to Mozart and The Sound of Music for a taste of the Alpine living, head to the snowy peaks and green valleys of Tirol. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

The Austrians

Gordon Brook-Shepard
The Austrians Book PDF

Author : Gordon Brook-Shepard
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786730667

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The Austrians by Gordon Brook-Shepard Pdf

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

Nazism and the Radical Right in Austria, 1918-1934

John T. Lauridsen
Nazism and the Radical Right in Austria 1918 1934 Book PDF

Author : John T. Lauridsen
Publisher : Museum Tusculanum Press
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 8763502216

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Nazism and the Radical Right in Austria, 1918-1934 by John T. Lauridsen Pdf

Part of the "Danish Humanist Texts and Studies" series, this work presents a comparative analysis of the two most important radical right-wing movements in Austria during the inter-war period: Heimwehr and NSDAP. It examines the movements from their emergence until they respectively came in to the power apparatus (Heimwehr) and forbidden (NSDAP).

Neutrality in Austria

Ruth Wodak,Anton Pelinka,Gunter Bischof
Neutrality in Austria Book PDF

Author : Ruth Wodak,Anton Pelinka,Gunter Bischof
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351308823

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Neutrality in Austria by Ruth Wodak,Anton Pelinka,Gunter Bischof Pdf

After Stalin's death, during a respite in Cold War tensions in 1955, Austria managed to rid itself of a quadripartite occupation regime and become a neutral state. As the Cold War continued, Austria's policy of neutrality helped make this small country into an important mediator of East-West differences, and neutrality became a crucial part of Austria's postwar identity. In the post-Cold War era Austrian neutrality seems to demand redefinition. The work addresses such issues as what neutrality means when Austria's neighbors are joining NATO? What is the difference between Austrian neutrality in 1955 and 2000? In remaining apart from NATO, do Austrian elites risk their nation's national security? Is Austria a "free rider," too stingy to contribute to Western defense? Has the neutralist mentalit become such a crucial part of Austrian postwar identity that its abandonment will threaten civil society? These questions are addressed in this latest in the prestigious Contemporary Austrian Studies series. The volume emerged from the Wittgenstein Research Center project on "Discourse, Politics, and Identity," an interdisciplinary investigation of the meaning of Austrian neutrality. The first two chapters analyze the current meaning of Austrian neutrality. Karin Liebhart records narrative interviews with former presidents Rudolf Kirchschlger and Kurt Waldheim, both central political actors present at the creation and implementation of Austria's postwar neutrality. Gertraud Benke and Ruth Wodak provide in-depth analysis of a debate on Austrian National Television on "NATO and Neutrality," a microcosm of Austrian popular opinion that exposed all positions and ideological preferences on neutrality. The historian Oliver Rathkolb surveys international perceptions of Austrian neutrality over the past half-century. For comparative contrast David Irwin and John Wilson apply Foucault's theoretical framework to the history and debates on neutrality in Ireland. Political scientists Heinz Grtner and Paul Luif provide examples of how Austrian neutrality has been handled in the past and today. Michael Gehler analyzes Austria's response to the Hungarian crisis of 1956 and Klaus Eisterer reviews the Austrian legation's handling of the 1968 Czechoslovak crisis. Gnter Bischof is professor of history and executive director of Center Austria at the University of New Orleans. Anton Pelinka is professor of political science at the University of Innsbruck and director of the Institute of Conflict Research in Vienna. Ruth Wodak is professor in the linguistics department at the University of Vienna and director of the research center "Discourse, Politics, Identity" at the Austrian Academy of Science.

The Struggle for a Democratic Austria

Bruno Kreisky,Jill Lewis,Oliver Rathkolb
The Struggle for a Democratic Austria Book PDF

Author : Bruno Kreisky,Jill Lewis,Oliver Rathkolb
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 595 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 9781571811554

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The Struggle for a Democratic Austria by Bruno Kreisky,Jill Lewis,Oliver Rathkolb Pdf

His stature enabled him to play an active part in the promotion of the Arab-Israeli dialogue and pave the way for President Jimmy Carter's mediation of the Israeli-Egypt peace accord through his close relationship with Sadat. As a result of such activity, Kreisky was respected and praised by every U.S. administration from Kennedy to Reagan, and was on excellent terms with Khrushchev and Brezhnev, despite his support for the containment of Soviet communism."--BOOK JACKET.

DK Eyewitness Austria

DK Eyewitness
DK Eyewitness Austria Book PDF

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781465476623

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DK Eyewitness Austria by DK Eyewitness Pdf

With superb photography, illustrations, and maps, this easy-to-use travel guide will lead you straight to the best of Austria. From the Salzkammergut lakes surrounded by mountains, picturesque Innsbruck, and medieval Hochosterwitz castle, to the stunning imperial palaces in Vienna, and Baroque architecture in Salzburg, this guide will show you all the top sights that this beautiful country has to offer. Learn about Austrian cakes and pastries, Austrian composers, and the country's historic and modern architecture. There are also suggestions for scenic driving routes and walking trails, as well as practical tips for getting around, with reviews of the best restaurants, cafés, and places to stay. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Austria truly shows you this city as no one else can.

The Danube

Andrew Beattie
The Danube Book PDF

Author : Andrew Beattie
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199768356

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The Danube by Andrew Beattie Pdf

A detailed history of the Danube river.

When Hitler Took Austria

Kurt von Schuschnigg,Janet Von Schuschnigg
When Hitler Took Austria Book PDF

Author : Kurt von Schuschnigg,Janet Von Schuschnigg
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781586177096

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When Hitler Took Austria by Kurt von Schuschnigg,Janet Von Schuschnigg Pdf

Chronicles the lives of Kurt von Schuschnigg, son of the former Austrian Chancellor, and his family during the time of the Anschluss and how their faith helped them survive these difficult times.

The Habsburgs

Benjamin Curtis
The Habsburgs Book PDF

Author : Benjamin Curtis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781441100535

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The Habsburgs by Benjamin Curtis Pdf

The Habsburgs rank among the most celebrated ruling dynasties in history. At one point, their territories stretched not only across Europe but across the globe, into Asia, Africa and the Americas. By virtue of their long pre-eminence, the family made an indelible mark on European affairs, shaping the course of international politics and diplomacy, and knitting together the diverse peoples of Central Europe. The story of the Habsburgs is theatrical and compelling, but it is also vital for understanding how kings ruled, nations rose, and societies changed as modern Europe came into being. In this book, Benjamin Curtis explores both the Spanish and Austrian branches of the dynasty, providing a concise, comprehensive picture of the dynasty's development. This study clearly demonstrates why the Habsburgs are considered the most consistently accomplished practitioners of European dynasticism.

State and Society in Early Modern Austria

Charles W. Ingrao
State and Society in Early Modern Austria Book PDF

Author : Charles W. Ingrao
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Austria
ISBN : 1557530483

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State and Society in Early Modern Austria by Charles W. Ingrao Pdf

The history of the Habsburg Monarchy and Austria in the early modern period continues to capture the interest of many scholars. This collection of essays by twenty leading authorities from the United States, Austria, Germany, Great Britain, and the Netherlands focuses on the interplay between the Habsburg government and a multiplicity of social aspects. As a whole, State and Society in Early Modern Austria reexamines and sometimes debunks old views about the Habsburg Monarchy and provides insight into the state of current historical thinking on the early modern state. Moreover, this broad focus will help the reader understand the complex cultural heritage of the turbulent nationalities of East Central Europe. Specific essays examine the ruling elite's attempts to establish cultural hegemony through its control over religious minorities, government patronage, and both literary and visual media. Other essays examine the interplay between economic and social policy; the tension between free enterprise and the Habsburg regime's attempts to meet the immediate needs of the masses of indigent; and the monarchy's interaction with German states and the Balkans. The volume is divided into five sections: Religion and the Counter-Reformation, Government and Culture during the Baroque, Government and Economy, Government and the People during the Aufklarung, and Foreign Policy.