Neulich in Amerika

Eliot Weinberger is not only one of the most original essayists, but he is also one of the sharpest political commentators in the USA. In his brilliant and biting texts about the machinations under the Bush and Trump administrations, he lets the facts speak for themselves: he compiles news details and statements from politicians, bringing to light the madness that has become everyday life in the USA. Whether it’s the Iraq War – the piece "What I Heard from Iraq" became internationally famous – the pious yet homophobic Republicans, concentration camps for refugee children, racism, or simply the superiority of American wines over French ones, Weinberger's crystal-clear essays serve as a chronicle of the galloping insanity.