Imagining an Austrian Nation – Joseph Samuel Bloch and the Search for a Supraethnic Austrian Identity, 1846 – 1918

Explore the fascinating concept of a supraethnic Austrian identity in Imagining an Austrian Nation – Joseph Samuel Bloch and the Search for a Supraethnic Austrian Identity, 1846 – 1918 by Ian Reifowitz. Published in 2003, this insightful book delves into the civic notions of national community as envisioned by Joseph Samuel Bloch, an influential Austrian Jewish writer and politician. Spanning 220 pages, Reifowitz expertly contrasts Bloch's ideas with those of other political thinkers from diverse ethnic and political backgrounds, shedding light on their collective imaginations of what it meant to be Austrian beyond ethnic lines. This work is essential for anyone interested in European history, ethnic studies, and the complexities of national identity in Austria during a transformative period. Discover how these visionary thinkers contributed to the discourse on national identity leading up to the First World War.