He was one of the architects of modern America and one of the defining figures of the 20th century: Woodrow Wilson inspired people around the world during his time who were striving for a fairer world order. Manfred Berg paints a vivid portrait of this global superstar and shows why engaging with him and his era is particularly worthwhile in today's chaotic world. Woodrow Wilson led the United States into World War I and became a key figure in world politics between 1917 and 1919. People around the globe hoped for peace and justice from him. However, his vision of an international order based on collective security, national self-determination, free trade, and democracy ultimately failed - with dramatic consequences for the course of world history. This is the first German-language biography in decades.