Austria-Hungary and the Successor States provides readers with a greater understanding of the fascinating history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the modern nations—Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic—that emerged as a result of the empire's demise. Detailing the long history of the region, this comprehensive reference work utilizes a variety of formats, including a general narrative, a historical dictionary of A-to-Z entries, and a chronology. These fact-filled elements, each in its own way complementing the information contained in the other sections, provide an introduction to the historical events, people, politics, and cultures of this important region of Europe.

Written in an engaging style that is geared toward presenting information in the clearest manner possible, Austria-Hungary and the Successor States enables the non-specialist, student, and general reader to understand the turbulent history and transformation of this region from a monarchy under the Habsburg Empire into viable modern nations.

Coverage includes:
- Victor Adler
- Anschluss Movement
- Balkan Wars
- Bela Bartok
- Concert of Europe
- Congress of Berlin
- De-Stalinization
- Sigmund Freud
- Golden Bull of 1222
- Habsburgs
- Vaclav Havel
- Joseph II
- János Kádár
- Lajos II
- Maria Theresa
- Tomas Masaryk
- May Crisis of 1938
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Imre Nagy
- Prague Spring
- Quadruple Alliance
- Reformation in Austrian lands
- Rudolf I of the House of Habsburg
- Stadion Constitution
-Josip Tito
- Thirty Years' War
- Vienna
- War of Spanish Succession