During the period 1884–1904 in German South West Africa, Hendrik Witbooi and Theodor Leutwein were the central figures on the Nama and the German side respectively. They fought alongside each other, and they fought against each other – and respected each other. What was the general situation between Nama and Germans in German South West Africa at that time? This book examines this question on several levels such as the economy, the military, personal contacts and jurisdiction – with some surprising results.