At 3:00 pm on November 12, 1918 the Republic of Austria was proclaimed from the steps outside Parliament in Vienna. This edited volume celebrates the centenary of the republic''s foundation with a succinct rendering of Austria''s history between 1918 and today.Encompassing an entire century, this sweeping vista takes in milestones and turning points, from the proclamation of the republic to the so-called "Anschluss" with Germany; from the Prague Spring to the occupation of the Hainburg Au and Austria''s accession to the European Union.Paying tribute to the republic''s anniversary, twenty-three renowned historians turn a spotlight on the past and so provide us with a new perception of the present.