The Austrians: A Thousand-Year Odyssey - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780786711024

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by Gordon Brook-Shepherd (Author)

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

Author Biography

Gordon Brook-Shepherd, a Commander of the British Empire, is author of 16 books, including The Anschluss, The Last Hapsburg, and Victims at Sarajevo. He lives in England.

Number of Pages: 512

Dimensions: 1.39 x 9.4 x 6.38 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: January 27, 2003

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