"Cannes und Genua: Four speeches on the problem of reparations" is a collection of speeches by the famous German politician and entrepreneur Walter Rathenau, where the central issue is reparations after the end of the First World War. The author examines the financial and moral aspects of solving this problem, trying to find compromise solutions for peace and stability in Europe. Walter Rathenau, who himself participated in the negotiations in Cannes and Genoa, reveals his own view of the situation and defends his positions based on his own rich experience and knowledge. Written with rare erudition and tact, the book is a significant contribution to the understanding of the problem of reparations after the First World War and international relations in Europe at the time.