# The Austrians

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- Book: [The Austrians](https://www.bookquiver.com/gordon-brook-shepherd/the-austrians) ([The Austrians.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/gordon-brook-shepherd/the-austrians.md))
- Authors: [Gordon Brook-Shepherd](https://www.bookquiver.com/gordon-brook-shepherd)
- Publisher: basic_books
- ISBN: 978-07-8671-102-4
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2003-01-27
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

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