Angus Robertson is author of 'Vienna - The International Capital' which narrates the diplomatic history of the Austrian capital, including the international organisations headquartered in the city.
The book which has been published in the UK, United States and Hungary has been critically acclaimed by the Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen, Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig, Arnold Schwarzenegger and was made required reading for senior Austrian diplomats by Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg.
Katya Adler, BBC Europe Editor:
'At the heart of Europe" is how the Viennese describe their city geographically. Thanks to Angus Robertson they now have a rollicking historical tribute to Vienna's pivotal role through the ages as an international city - from Roman times to the modern day, via the Habsburgs and Hitler. Clearly smitten with his adopted city, Robertson carefully selects colourful contemporary accounts to bring the past to life, while importantly not shying away from Vienna's darker moments'.
Simon Sebag Montefiore, bestselling historian and presenter of 'Vienna Empire Dynasty, Dream':
Enjoyable cosmopolitan and exuberant celebration of Vienna'.
Hella Pick, celebrated author and former Guardian foreign correspondent:
'Angus Robertson with his intimate knowledge of the city has brilliantly chronicled Vienna's history through the centuries and illustrated it with innumerable vignettes from contemporary observers. He has succeeded in painting a thoroughly enjoyable portrait of a great international capital'
Allan Little, Director Edinburgh Book Festival and former BBC Special Correspondent:
'Tremendously good book, with tremendous narrative energy which powers the story forward on every page. It's beautifully written. I thought I knew about this region of Europe having worked there for many, many years. I learnt something on every page. I think it is a very, very serious achievement and congratulations, I cannot praise it too highly'.
Ambassador Emil Brix, Director of Vienna Diplomatic Academy:
'Hopefully you will all read the book by Angus Robertson…this is a really serious book about Vienna'.
Michael Zimmerman, Austrian Ambassador to UK:
'Vienna: The International Capital - To my knowledge it's the first and only book on that topic. Angus Robertson did fantastic research ... I think there is no peer for this book'
Financial Times:
'a useful historical introduction to Vienna, with a focus on high politics'.
European Literature Network:
'compelling and quite staggering detail'
Metropole Magazine, Vienna
'Robertson's enthusiasm for his subject carries across in the breadth of accounts and the fine detail throughout. An impressive work of research, the book is a comprehensive history that in its best moments, manages to find fresh nuance in an already storied city'
