Last Waltz in Vienna (Edition 2) (Paperback)

from joririchardson

"Last Waltz in Vienna" is a memoir by a Jewish man who was involved with the events leading up to, and involving, World War II in Vienna, Austria. As much as I wanted to enjoy it, the author's writing style often gave me the feeling that I was being left out. Once in awhile, there were certain mo...

from Cat-Lib

A fascinating insight to the lives and lost culture of Austria's capital city. It follows the family and friends of Georg Klaar before and after the second world war. A slightly harrowing read, which leaves you wondering how you might have behaved in the same situation.

from MarianV

[Last waltz in Vienna] begins with a city filled with music & companionship . The Klaar family is respected, well-to-do & the future seems bright for its young son, George. With WW1 comes the collapse of the Hapsburg empire. Vienna is still the capitol, but its empire & the security of the Hapsbu...

from MarianV

[Last waltz in Vienna] begins with a city filled with music & companionship . The Klaar family is respected, well-to-do & the future seems bright for its young son, George. With WW1 comes the collapse of the Hapsburg empire. Vienna is still the capitol, but its empire & the security of the Hapsbu...