Die Rose von Jericho

"The Rose of Jericho" by Walter Baier is a comprehensive non-fiction book that illuminates the history of the Communist Party of Austria (KPÖ) over more than a century. The author, who served as the federal chairman of the party for over a decade, describes the tumultuous history of the KPÖ, which played a central role as the strongest force of antifascist resistance against the Nazi dictatorship in the founding of the Second Republic. The book analyzes the party's relationship with Stalinism, addresses the Eurocommunist experiment, and sheds light on the often misunderstood financial structure of the KPÖ. In a concluding chapter, the current developments of the party are traced, including its ideological realignment in the 1990s and recent electoral successes. This revised and expanded edition of "The Short Century" offers a deep insight into the political landscape of Austria and the challenges the KPÖ faces today.