A clearly structured, essential introduction to the tumultuous history of South Tyrol in the 20th century - from the division of Tyrol as a consequence of World War I to the end of the era of Governor Luis Durnwalder. The book by historian Alfons Gruber is now in its sixth, revised and expanded edition and has long become a popular handbook for those who wish to gain an overview of this pivotal era without much effort. Rolf Steininger, emeritus professor of contemporary history at the University of Innsbruck, writes about the new edition of Alfons Gruber's book: "Anyone who wants to learn about the history of South Tyrol should read this book.".