The historian Emil Zimmermann presents in this volume an overview of the German overseas possessions from the African continent to the South Seas. He begins by discussing the historical background and German colonies in ancient times. He provides a detailed account of East Africa, including its people, trade, and landscapes. Zimmermann offers background information on South West Africa, present-day Namibia, Togo, and Cameroon, and concludes with a closer look at the German colonies in the South Seas and Kiautschou, along with its inhabitants, for the interested reader. His narrative is illustrated with numerous images. This is a reprint of the long-out-of-print original edition from 1912.