Will always be repeated past?

The popular question of inevitable repetition of history is the underlying theme in a new book highlighting the oft neglected world war.

An American in Vienna, author Chip Wagar brings readers the story of Andy Bishop, who left Ohio in 1914 to connect with remote Austrian parents. It is soon witness the last fight of the Austrian Imperial society and that subsequent events trigger a fateful slide toward chaos, the book presents a romantic love story, coming of age and historical overview of the Austrian Court, royal society, and the disappearance of a powerful empire that became mired in the great war.

"Books on the second world war and the war cold espionage are abundant, but war is not", said Wagar. "But the great war that began the 20th century was undoubtedly the cause and origin of all the following." She set course for modern European and world history. »

Wagar is familiar with the history, culture and politics of Vienna, and her education and experiences serve as background for the book. On relevant issues of terrorism and of the consequences of the war on a personal level, An American in Vienna to address the fact that the course of history is not always on the rise, and for the better.

"Many issues America faces today to have been confronted in the past by other civilizations and nations," Wagar said. "Andy Bishop witness of the response of a nation for fanatical decided to destroy the country and its way of life".

For more information, visit http://www.anamericaninvienna.com.

About the author.
Chip Wagar studied the history of Central Europe and the policy at the Austro-américain Institute in Vienna and travelled in Central Europe. He holds a Bachelor's degree in international affairs from the George Washington University and a law degree from Tulane University. For 30 years, he was a lawyer practising in New Orleans, where he lives with his two children.

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