Die effektiven Konsuln Österreich (-Ungarns) von 1825-1918: Ihre Ausbildung, Arbeitsverhältnisse und Biografien

"Consular offices were protective authorities of domestic commercial interests. Its reports ans analyses were important bases for political decisions. A short general compilation about development, training, duties, rights, and social and human aspects is followed by 617 careers, mostly gathered from sources of the archives of Vienna. This study for the first time presents a biographical reference work for consular practics in one of the five european powers of the era between 1825 and 1918."