Although Germany's short-lived colonial empire (1884-1918) was neither large nor successful, it is historically significant. The establishment of German colonie

This book explores the wide-ranging consequences of Germany's short-lived colonial project for the nation, and European and global history.

In 1919 the Treaty of Versailles stripped Germany of its overseas colonies. This sudden transition to a post-colonial nation left the men and women invested in

Over the course of the nineteenth century, drastic social and political changes, technological innovations, and exposure to non-Western cultures affected German

This collection provides a comprehensive treatment of the German colonial empire and its significance. Leading scholars show not only how the colonies influence