THE LAST FIVE HOURS OF AUSTRIA

by Eugene Lennhoff ‧ RELEASE DATE: June 16, 1938

The former editor of the Vienna Telegraph, an anti-Nazi paper, gives a timely account of what amounts to the last month, day by day, in terrorized Austria. There is little that is new, but it is interesting as a summary of a dramatic period. He reviews the general background, the lack of organic unity in Austria, factionalism which led to their slow-motion attempts to halt Hitler, too late. Schuschnigg's role, his betrayal by Schmidt, von Papen, and Seyss-Inquart. His mistake in deliberation of action. The last day before the plebescite, with 70% prepared to deny Hitler, Nazi demonstrations and falsification of news by Nazi agents, etc. etc. Reactions of people in all walks of life during last hours. His own escape into Hungary. Introduction by Paul Frischauer. An important book, rushed through the press in seven days after delivery of manuscript. An ideal companion piece to My Austria.

Pub Date: June 16, 1938

ISBN: 1406728519

Page Count: -

Publisher: Stokes

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 1, 1938

Categories: NONFICTION