"My Four Years in Germany" is a unique autobiographical essay in which American diplomat James W. Gerard tells about his experiences in Germany on the eve of the First World War. In his book, he describes in detail the political situation in Germany, life as a diplomat, and his observations of German society and culture at the time. Gerard reveals the complex aspects of German-American relations at the time and tries to understand the nature of the conflict that soon turned into a world war. This book is a valuable document of history and politics, as well as a unique first-hand account of an eyewitness to the events leading up to the Great Conflict."