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

The strength of the book is its depiction of the social and political characteristics of the different regions of Austria and how these characteristics have shaped recent history. The text is informal, often humorous, and illustrated with political cartoons. There is a brief appendix with travel information and a useful bibliographic essay.

Introducing Austria is recommended for the business traveler or diplomat who wants to learn about modern Austria. The historian or tourist will also find the book informative and entertaining, but will want to look elsewhere for details about Austria's Imperial past.