[PDF] Introduction To Austria eBook

Author : Lonnie Johnson
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 18,26 MB
Release : 1989
Category : History
ISBN :

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The historian Lonnie Johnson provides in compact form a comprehensive overview of Austria's rich past and present. Each chapter and subchapter approaches Austria's diverse, thousand-year-old heritage from a different perspective to illuminate its essential features. In detailing 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 which gives readers a feeling for the continuity and change of the Austrian idea.

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 20,85 MB
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Category : Travel
ISBN : 8195433537

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Austria, located in Central Europe, is a landlocked country that shares its borders with Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, and Switzerland. Its capital city, Vienna, is known for its rich culture, art, music, and architecture. The official language spoken in Austria is German, and the country has a total population of approximately 8.9 million people. Austria has a strong economy that is built upon a tradition of excellence in engineering and manufacturing. Industries such as electronics, machinery, and transportation are some of the key sectors that drive the Austrian economy. The country is also known for its tourism industry, attracting millions of visitors each year with its stunning Alpine mountains, scenic lakes, and historic cities. Austria has a rich cultural heritage, and its contributions to the world of music, art, and literature are noteworthy, with famous names such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gustav Klimt, and Franz Kafka hailing from the country.

Author : Rolf Steininger
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 16,6 MB
Release : 2011-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 1412817676

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These fourteen essays by leading Austrian historians and political scientists serve as a basic introduction to a small but sometimes trend-setting European country. They provide a basic up-to-date outline of Austria's political history, shedding light on economic and social trends as well. No European country has experienced more dramatic turning points in its twentieth-century history than Austria. This volume divides the century into three periods. The five essays of Section I deal with the years 1900-1938. Under the relative tranquility of the late Habsburg monarchy seethed a witch's brew of social and political trends, signaling the advent of modernity and leading to the outbreak of World War I and eventually to the collapse of the Habsburg Empire. The First Austrian Republic was one of the succession states that tried to build a nation against the backdrop of political and economic crisis and simmering civil war between the various political camps. Democracy collapsed in 1933 and an authoritarian regime attempted to prevail against pressures from Nazi Germany and Nazis at home. The two essays in Section II cover World War II (1938-1945). In 1938, Hitler's "Third Reich" annexed Austria and the population was pulled into the cauldron of World War II, fighting and collaborating with the Nazis, and also resisting and fleeing them. The seven essays of Section III concentrate on the Second Republic (1945 to the present). After ten years of four-power Allied occupation, Austria regained her sovereignty with the Austrian State Treaty of 1955. The price paid was neutrality. Unlike the turmoil of the prewar years, Austria became a "normal" nation with a functioning democracy, one building toward economic prosperity. After the collapse of the "iron curtain" in 1989, Austria turned westward, joining the European Union in 1995. Most recently, with the advent of populist politics, Austria's political system has experienced a sea of change departing from its political economy of a huge state-owned sector and social partnership as well as Proporz. This informed and insightful volume will serve as a textbook in courses on Austrian, German and European history, as well as in comparative European politics.

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 40,59 MB
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Category : Travel
ISBN : 0331877872

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Austria, located in Central Europe, is a landlocked country that shares its borders with Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, and Switzerland. Its capital city, Vienna, is known for its rich culture, art, music, and architecture. The official language spoken in Austria is German, and the country has a total population of approximately 8.9 million people. Austria has a strong economy that is built upon a tradition of excellence in engineering and manufacturing. Industries such as electronics, machinery, and transportation are some of the key sectors that drive the Austrian economy. The country is also known for its tourism industry, attracting millions of visitors each year with its stunning Alpine mountains, scenic lakes, and historic cities. Austria has a rich cultural heritage, and its contributions to the world of music, art, and literature are noteworthy, with famous names such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gustav Klimt, and Franz Kafka hailing from the country.

Author : Steven Beller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 28,69 MB
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521478861

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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.

Author : Steven Beller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,27 MB
Release : 2007-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : 1139936050

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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. Today's Austrians have a problematic relationship with that history, whether with the multi-national history of the Habsburg Monarchy, or with the time between 1938 and 1945 when Austrians were Germans in Hitler's Third Reich. Steven Beller's gripping and comprehensive account traces the remarkable career of Austria through its many transformations, from German borderland, to dynastic enterprise, imperial house, Central European great power, failed Alpine republic, German province, and then successful Alpine republic, building up a picture of the layers of Austrian identity and heritage and their diverse sources. It is a story full of anomalies and ironies, a case study of the other side of European history, without the easy answers of more clearly national narratives, and hence far more relevant to today's world.

Author : Nicholas Parsons
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 18,21 MB
Release : 2008-12-16
Category : History
ISBN : 0199704546

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From border garrison of the Roman Empire to magnificent Baroque seat of the Hapsburgs, Vienna's fortunes swung between survival and expansion. By the late nineteenth century it had become the western capital of the sprawling Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, but the twentieth century saw it degraded to a 'hydrocephalus' cut off from its former economic hinterland. After the inglorious Nazi interlude, Vienna began the long climb back to the prosperous and cultivated city of 1.7 million inhabitants that it is today. Subjected to constant infusions of new, Vienna has both assimilated and resisted cultural influences from outside, creating its own sui generis culture.

Author : Christoph Grabenwarter
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,90 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789041146793

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With its legacy as the centre of one of the greatest empires of modern history, Austriaè^--s legal system has for long been enormously influential worldwide. A European Union Member State since 1995, Austria continues to enjoy its role as a major centre of international business and tourism. Austria has also become host to numerous international organisations.

Author : Jess Roche
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 28,8 MB
Release : 2015-01-08
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ISBN : 9781506129310

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Welcome to the Jaw-Dropping Geography Series! Bestselling children's author Jess Roche presents "Jaw-Dropping Geography: Fun Learning Facts About Awesome Austria." This book uses captivating images and expertly written words to teach children about " Awesome Austria." Perfect reading for any occasion and especially ideal for bed times, long journeys or for bonding with your child. Fun Filled Learning for Your Child (and you!) Every one of our books is lovingly researched, illustrated and put together to outstand, awe and inspire the reader. Our beautiful images help explain and enlighten each well-written fact. This book covers a range of exciting topics including: * Introduction - Tell Me A Little Bit About Austria * What Is The Austrian Landscape Like? * Tell Me More About The Alps In Austria * What Is The Austrian Climate Like? * What Languages Are Spoken In Austria? * What Is The Capital Of Austria? * Tell Me A Little Bit About Austria's Economy * What Kinds Of Animals Live In Austria? * What Kinds Of Plants And Vegetation Are Found In Austria? * What Is Edelweiss? * Who Are Some Famous Austrians? * What Famous Explorers Came From Austria? * Tell Me A Little Bit About Austria's History * What Are Some Traditional And Popular Austrian Sports? * What Are Some Traditional Austrian Dishes? * What Is A Popular Game Played By Children In Austria? * Did You Know That Pez Came From Austria? * What Is Another Interesting Austrian Invention? * What Is Austria's Lake Country? * What Is Viennese Coffee? We loved compiling this book and even learned a few things along the way and hopefully you will too. Get this book at this SPECIAL PRICE exclusive to the Amazon Store. *** Your child will love it - this is guaranteed.*** PLEASE Leave an honest review after reading this book! It REALLY helps us to understand what you would like to see and read about! Thank you.