About the Author

Wolfgang G. Schwanitz is the author of "Germans in the Near East, 1946-65", 2 vols., and "Gold, Bankers, and Diplomats: A History of the German Orient Bank, 1906-46" and editor of several books on the Near East.

Reviews

"A success." -- Journal of Palestine Studies"Detailed insights into German interest toward the Middle East, German traditions, Afghanistan, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict." -- Middle East Policy"Excellent overview... This anthology presents highly valuable information as well as paradigms that shed new light on contemporary events." -- German Studies Review