In lively language Hans Karl Peterlini guides us through the recent history of South Tyrol. He
illuminates the developments and key events including the fighting in the First World War the
option and Italianisation of the country under the fascists the political efforts for autonomy
and the bomb attacks. Furthermore Peterlini tells the stories of the people of South Tyrol
their economies cultural creations and lifestyles their misunderstandings and achievements
in reconciliation - right up to the present day.
