Benjamin Veitel Ephraim (17421811) was an affluent merchant, but also one of the first Jewish authors to write a drama in German. He also published political writings and an impressive autobiography. During the French Revolution, he worked for Prussia as a secret agent in Paris. This volume provides an annotated edition of his writings, portraying his adventurous life and his times.

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Liliane Weissberg, University of Pennsylvania, USA.