Reviews: Atlas Der Donaulander

Summary

This review examines the Atlas of the Danubian Countries, edited by Josef Breu and published over 33 years (1970–1989). Produced in four languages, the atlas covers physical geography, population, social conditions, economy, and transport, aiming to build academic and political bridges between East and West through comparable data. It comprises 144 maps with consistent cartographic standards, exemplifying exceptional craftsmanship. The review discusses its background, organization, map content, and representative plates, concluding that the atlas provides a crucial baseline for studying the Cold War-era Eastern Bloc economy.