Sepp Straffner

The history of the First Republic is a chapter that is often overshadowed by the two world wars in public perception. The period in between, which was characterized by ideological struggles, political experiments and the search for a stable order, often fades into the background. In particular, the “Third Camp”, which played a crucial role within the political landscape of the First Republic, receives little public attention. However, anyone who wants to understand the “Third Camp” as one of the most important political movements in the Republic of Austria must look at its history in its entirety.

This book makes a valuable contribution to this. It is dedicated to Dr. Sepp Staffner, an important representative of the “Third Camp” of the First Republic. He was a member of the National Council for ten years and was the third President of the National Council until its dissolution in 1933. His work as a politician and his commitment to democracy in Austria deserve an appropriate historical assessment. In this book, Straffner's CV and, above all, his political career are recorded and analyzed in detail. In particular, his commitment to parliamentarism and his efforts against authoritarian developments towards the end of the First Republic are examined in detail in this context.

You can find the German-language publication and order options HERE.