The Crossroads of Civilization: A History of Vienna
The Crossroads of Civilization: A History of Vienna "From the Congress of Vienna to the Austria World Summit, the city of Vienna has hosted key meetings on peace to climate action. From the ascent of…
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The Crossroads of Civilization: A History of Vienna
"From the Congress of Vienna to the Austria World Summit, the city of Vienna has hosted key meetings on peace to climate action. From the ascent of the Habsburgs as Europe's leading dynasty to the Congress of Vienna, which reordered Europe in the wake of Napoleon's downfall, to bridge-building summits during the Cold War, Vienna has been the scene of key moments in world history.Scores of pivotal figures were influenced by their time in Vienna, including: Empress Maria Theresa, Count Metternich, Bertha von Suttner, Theodore This is a first-class book about Vienna as the crossroads of civilization and as the international capital." --Arnold SchwarzeneggerA rich and illuminating history of the world capital that has transformed art, culture, and politics.Vienna is unique amongst world capitals in its consistent international importance over the centuries.
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