Ten Years on the German Border: Retrospect and Warning by Maurice Francis Egan is an impressive literary addition to the study of the history and politics of the European continent. In this book, the author shares his memories and research that he conducted during a ten-year stay near the German border. Egan reveals important aspects of the relationship between the countries, analyzes the political and socio-cultural trends of the period, and makes important conclusions about the future of the European continent. This book is not only a retrospective of past events, but also a real warning about how important it is to develop and change interstate relations in order to achieve peace and stability.