The City Without Jews: A Novel of Our Time

Published in 1926, 'The City Without Jews' by Hugo Bettauer is a novel that explores the consequences of antisemitism in Austria. The story depicts the expulsion of all Jews from Vienna, leading to significant political, economic, and cultural turmoil. Key characters include Chancellor Dr. Karl Schwertfeger and ordinary citizens like Lotte Spineder and Leo Strakosch, whose lives are disrupted by the regime's actions. The novel serves as a commentary on the far-reaching effects of exclusionary policies, illustrating that the repercussions of such actions can be detrimental not only to the expelled but also to the society that enacts them.