Austria Annotated Bibliography Allport, Allen. (2002) Austria.

Austria

Annotated Bibliography

Allport, Allen. (2002) Austria. Charles F. Gritzner. Series Editor. Chelsea House Publications.

This book is a strong, comprehensive, but basic introduction for children to the nation that is also suitable for adults seeking an overview of the nation

Denenberg, Barry. (2003) Elisabeth of Austria: The Princess Bride. New York: Scholastic.

The Scholastics Royal Diaries Series attempts to bring history to life for young girls through telling the historical tales of famous personages from a child's perspective. Brings Austria to life, through the lens of this young woman's life and eyes.

Fairbain, Helen. (2003). Walking in the Alps. New York: Lonely Planet.

This book provides an individual woman's eye view of the impressive mountains, and important information about ordinary people normally out of the way not only to the average traveler, but also the average historian

Lonely Planet. (2004) "History: Austria." Official Website. Retrieved on July 12, 2004 http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/austria/

Cheap, accurate and cheerful, and aimed at the older traveler seeking a bargain but still seeking to learn about the nation, this online guide also provides a comprehensive, brief history of the current territories that make up Austria, their history, and a cultural overview of the contemporary region.

Rough Guides. (2004) AOL Travel Guides Online. Retrieved on July 12, 2004 http://aolsvc.travel.roughguides.com/roughguides.html?link=1&formid=0&option=0&opname=0&locationid=34866

This guide tends to be more conventional than the Lonely Planet online guide to the nation, and despite its title tends more to the picaresque and picturesque descriptions of the nation.

Stein, Conrad R. (2000) Austria. New York: Scholastic.

The author provides an overview of Austria's geography, history, plants and animals, economy, people and culture. It is useful for students seeking a book, albeit a pricey one, with fact tables and historical time lines.

Wise, Jeff. (2003) "Into Fresh Air." Travel and Leisure Magazine. Retrieved on July 12, 2004 http://aolsvc.travel.travelandleisure.aol.com/invoke.cfm?objectID=F149FFC8-B224-4400-B95C054970B436F2&method=display