In vibrant language and through many striking photos, Hans Karl Peterlini guides us through the recent history of South Tyrol. He highlights the developments and key events, including the struggles of World War I, the option and Italianization of the region under the fascists, the political efforts for autonomy, and the bomb attacks. However, Peterlini also tells the stories of the people in South Tyrol, their economic activities, cultural creations, and lifestyles, as well as their misunderstandings and reconciliation efforts - up to the present day.