Austria / containing a Description of the Manners, Customs, Character and Costumes of the People of that Empire

Name: Austria / containing a Description of the Manners, Customs, Character and Costumes of the People of that Empire
Author: Frederic Shoberl

By Frederic Shoberl

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A systematic regional and ethnographic survey of the Austrian Empire examines provinces, population figures, linguistic and religious diversity, and social character, and describes local manners, occupations, domestic life, and traditional costumes. Separate chapters treat Bohemia, Moravia, the Tyrol, Hungary, Transylvania, Galicia, the Bukowina, and the military frontiers, addressing marriage rites, festivals, agricultural life, and frontier military organization; the narrative interweaves demographic data and observations on commerce, superstition, and public institutions, and is accompanied by coloured engravings of local dress and types.

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Frederic Shoberl

Frederic Shoberl was a 19th-century writer known for his detailed accounts of European culture and historical events. His notable works include "Austria: containing a Description of the Manners, Customs, Character and Costumes of the People of that Empire," which provides an insightful exploration of Austrian society and traditions. Additionally, he authored the "Narrative of the Most Remarkable Events Which Occurred in and near Leipzig," documenting the significant military engagements during the Napoleonic Wars. Shoberl's writings reflect a keen observation of the social and political landscapes of his time, contributing to the understanding of European history and culture.