In 2004 the one-hundredth anniversary of Theodor Herzl's death was commemorated throughout the
world. The myth of Herzl as it has developed over the last century has perhaps become more
important than the historical figure. This volume contains revised and expanded essays which
were originally delivered as lectures at international Herzl centennial conferences in Antwerp
London and Jerusalem. Topics treated include the Herzl myth Herzl's nationalism and Zionism
his self-understanding and image his authorship of comedies and philosophical tales Herzl and
Africa as well as his reception in Israeli and other literature. Zweig films are also
considered within this same context.
