Geschichte des Auswärtigen Dienstes von Österreich(-Ungarn) 1720-1920

The book is in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. It lacks a dust jacket and has some library markings, including stickers and stamps, indicating its ex-library status. The pages are clean and intact, with no visible inscriptions or signatures. ###

"Geschichte des Auswärtigen Dienstes von Österreich(-Ungarn) 1720–1920" by Erwin Matsch, published by Hermann Böhlau Nachf. in 1980, is a comprehensive exploration of the Austrian-Hungarian foreign service over two centuries. This volume, originating from Wien–Köln–Graz, offers an in-depth historical account crucial for understanding the diplomatic landscape of Austria-Hungary during a transformative period. Matsch, a noted historian, meticulously details the evolution and challenges faced by the foreign service, making this work indispensable for scholars of European diplomacy. The book is a hardcover edition without a dust jacket, and it bears library markings, indicating its previous life in an academic collection. This edition is a significant resource for historians and collectors interested in the intricacies of European diplomatic history. ###