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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

""Prelude to Infamy: The Story of Chancellor Dollfuss of Austria"" is a biographical account of the life and political career of Austrian statesman Engelbert Dollfuss. Written by Gordon Brook-Shepherd, the book explores Dollfuss's rise to power as the leader of the Christian Social Party and his efforts to maintain Austria's independence from Nazi Germany. The book also delves into Dollfuss's controversial decision to suspend democracy and establish an authoritarian regime in Austria, which ultimately led to his assassination by Nazi agents in 1934. Through extensive research and interviews with surviving family members and political associates, Brook-Shepherd provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of this complex and controversial figure in Austrian history. The book offers insights into the political, social, and economic forces that shaped Austria in the interwar period and sheds light on the broader historical context of the rise of fascism in Europe. Overall, ""Prelude to Infamy"" is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Austria and the tumultuous events leading up to World War II.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire dominated central Europe until 1918, when the last Habsburg Emperor, Karl, fled into exile. Karl's death in 1921 made his nine-year-old son Otto head of the Hapsburg family, a position he has now held for over eighty years. Born heir presumptive to an empire that stretched from the Tyrol to Transylvania, and from Poland to Sarajevo, Otto von Habsburg's life has both affected and been reflected in some of the most dramatic and historic events of the twentieth century. As a four year old in 1916, he walked in the funeral procession of the Emperor Franz Josef. Otto von Habsburg later became the focus of royalist loyalty, a Habsburg restoration attracting considerable political support until the Second World War. Refusing any contact with Hitler (whose code name for the Anschluss was Operation Otto), he fled first to France then America, where he formed a friendship with F.D. Roosevelt. Never living in the past, he later became a highly respected Member of the European Parliament.