Introducing Austria: A Short History. (Studies in Austrian Literature, Culture, and Thought) [Paperback]

Lonnie Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1989 | Series: Studies in Austrian Literature, Culture, and Thought

INTRODUCING AUSTRIA provides in compact form a comprehensive overview of the country's rich past and present. The first half of the book deals with Austria before 1918. Each chapter and subchapter approaches Austria's diverse, thousand-year-old heritage from a different perspective to illuminate its essential features. The second half of the book deals with Austria's turbulent history from 1918 to the present. Controversial issues are presented objectively and without oversimplification. Overall the book conveys a differentiated picture of the country and its people and should give readers a feeling for the continuity and change of the Austrian idea.

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About the Author

Lonnie Johnson PhD was born 1952 in Minneapolis, MN. He studied at St John's University and the University of Vienna and worked at the Institute of European Studies, an undergraduate programme, and the Institute for Human Sciences, a centre of advanced study, in Vienna before assuming a position at Austrian Academy Exchange Service.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Ariadne Pr (February 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929497031
• ISBN-13: 978-0929497037
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,096,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > History > Europe > Central Europe

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As a Viennese/American I loved this book!, June 15, 1998

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This review is from: Introducing Austria: A Short History. (Studies in Austrian Literature, Culture, and Thought) (Paperback)

As an Austro/American I enjoyed this book very much. I found muyself smiling at the description of our character, while nodding my head in agreement over all the historic fact. I would higly recommend this book to everybody in an Austro-relationship and anybody who would like to learn more about the real Austrians.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Homework for My Trip to Austria, November 15, 2004

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This review is from: Introducing Austria: A Short History. (Studies in Austrian Literature, Culture, and Thought) (Paperback)

I actually purchased this book in preparation for my vacation in Austria. The book served as a superb reference in understanding the more current aspect of Austria's history. Additionally, the book provided a good sense of modern politics in Austria... providing a sense of the various political view and why people hold these views.