Vienna and the Fall of the Habsburg Empire

'Professor Healy's book is of interest to both the casual reader and the serious student of World War I. It must also be added that the social historian will be more than intrigued with this volume ... Healy systematically, and in a very readable form, dissects the threads of discontent which eventually lead to the civilian rebellion in Vienna ... Professor Healy highlights a number of significant points is this excellent book ... What is presented here is a detailed study of civilian life in a situation of total war. Their fears, hopes and perceptions are clearly and carefully analysed. It is a book that will be frequently referred to and case study after case study will be quoted.' Open History 'This is a meticulously and masterfully researched book ... the book marks an important and excellent contribution.' H-Soz-u-Kult '... a powerful, analytically rich study that convincingly reveals the critical role played by ordinary, hungry people in the demise of the Habsburg Monarchy.' Australian Studies 'I think it is a wonderful piece of scholarship. It radiates imagination and insight on every page, whether the subject is food riots or the image of the 'imperial father' ... it represents a superb, exciting addition to the fast-growing cultural history of the First World War.' Roger Chickering, Georgetown University