World Famous Comics: Dollfuss: An Austrian Patriot
Dollfuss: An Austrian Patriot
By: Johannes Messner Publisher: Ihs Press Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Ihs Press Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 160 Publication Date: December 01, 2003
Product Description: Introduced in this book is Englebert Dollfuss, the Austrian hero who plotted a course for Austria against Nazism, against Socialism, and against unbridled capitalism until his assassination by the Nazis in 1934. This is the story of the Austrian chancellor who attempted to act as a moral force to bring a divided, bankrupt, and bitter Europe to its senses. It details how he persuaded people of many different political persuasions to follow and support that policy, not through elegant speeches, worthless programs, and empty promises, but through common sense, good humor, overpowering honesty, and tremendous personal sacrifice.
Learn About One of History's Great Men Dollfuss comes through in this biography as one of the few true leaders in modern history. His desire to lead his nation seems motivated by love of his people and their traditions, not by egotism.
The author, an advisor to Dollfuss, explains how the Chancellor's peasant backround gave him a respect for Autrian tradition, shaped his belief in the concept of the Christian Corporate State and led him to oppose both Marxism and National Socialism . The author uses many quotes from Dollfuss' own speeches and letters to explain the principles of the Christian state. The Author also shows the term, "clerical fascist", often ascribed to Dollfuss, to be a misnomer.
Altogether a perfect introduction to one of history's great men and to a political system largely forgotten but hardly irrelevant.
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