The Xenophobe's Guide to the Austrians

by Louis James

Book Overview

A guide to understanding the Austrians that delves into the cultural curiosities and peculiar characteristics of this land-locked nation "The Austrian needs lots of persuading to have his traditions... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853047406
• ISBN13: 9781853047404
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Ravette Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 4.4" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

A not-so-xenophobic view

ABOUT the title: it is distinctly tongue-in-cheek -- something which I feel I ought to mention because a friend, seeing it on my table, was horrified that I would be reading hate-literature. ABOUT the content: I suppose it can be hard for us Americans to get a handle on the fact that other peoples do not necessarily see everything the same way we do. And this is what makes the book a charming little add-on to our necessary standard travel guides. ABOUT Austria: I loved the place and must go back.

So true!

This book is soooo true!! I am an Austrian myself, at the moment living in the United States, and came across this book via my boss, who is an Austria aficionado. I think I rarely ever enjoyed a book that much; to everyone who ever spent some time in my country and got to love its many peculiarities, this will be a great souvenir / gift!!!

Short, readable, humorous

A good little book, providing a quick traveler's introduction to the Austrians. It is written with a pervasive sense of humor, and offers insights into local custom and character. It is not a substitue for either a true guide book or for a good history (both of which we would strongly urge one to have). Read this first, then consult the travel guide books and read The Austrians.