Vienna

A Vivid Portrait of Europe's Cultural Capital

A richly imagined exploration of Vienna's history and character

About the Ebook

Vienna is unique amongst world capitals in its consistent international importance over the centuries. From the ascent of the Habsburgs as Europe's leading dynasty to the Congress of Vienna, which reordered Europe after Napoleon, to bridge- building summits during the Cold War, it is the Austrian capital that has been the scene of key moments in European and world affairs.History has been shaped by scores of figures influenced by their time in Vienna, including: Empress Maria Theresa, Count Metternich, Bertha von Suttner, Theodore Herzl, Gustav Mahler, Adolf Hitler, Josef Stalin, John F. Kennedy and many others.

In a city of great composers and thinkers it is here that both the most positive and destructive ideas of recent history have developed.From its time as the capital of an imperial superpower, through war, dissolution, dictatorship to democracy Vienna has reinvented itself and its relevance to the rest of the world.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• Travel through one of Europe's greatest cities with a perceptive guide
• Discover the music, art, politics, and intellectual life that defined Vienna
• Explore the layered history of a city at the heart of European culture
• Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher

Reviews

'A useful historical introduction to Vienna… he ably highlights the continuities between Habsburg Vienna and the modern city of international organisations headed by United Nations institutions' Financial Times

'From the Congress of Vienna to the Austria World Summit the city of Vienna has hosted key meetings on peace to climate action. This is a first-class book about Vienna as the crossroads of civilization and as the international capital' Arnold Schwarzenegger

'Your book is not just a declaration of love for Vienna, it is a pleasure to read and a journey of discovery even for those who know this city well' Alexander Van der Bellen, President of Austria

About the Author

Angus Robertson is a Public Diplomacy consultant, with nearly 30 years' experience of the international media, front-line political and campaign experience. He is the former BBC Vienna correspondent and News Editor for the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF). He entered the UK parliament as MP for Moray in 2001 and from 2007 to 2017 he was leader of the SNP in the House of Commons. After his election as an MSP in 2021 he is now the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture.

Publication Details

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd

Publication Date: 07 October 2021

Print Length: 464 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9781788854764

Format: Ebook

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