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Hardcover, published by Macmillan UK, 1961, FIRST EDITION IN HARDCOVER.
The dustjacket is is a clear plastic removable jacket protector, it shows creasing and edgewear to the corners, and prominent sunfade to the spine- from red to pale pink. Previous owner's name to title page.
Prelude to Infamy: The Story of Chancellor Dollfuss of Austria (as later editions were titled) 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 provided 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.
