The Warburgs: The Twentieth-Century Odyssey of a Remarkable Jewish Family
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The Warburgs: The Twentieth-Century Odyssey of a Remarkable Jewish Family

Bankers, philanthropists, scholars, socialites, artists, and politicians, the Warburgs stood at the pinnacle of German (and, later, of German-American) Jewry. They forged economic dynasties, built mansions and estates, assembled libraries, endowed charities, and advised a German kaiser and two Ameri...
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This outstanding work should be read by anyone, Jewish or not, interested in the power of FAMILY when coupled with vision, intellect and drive. An unparalleled inspiration! Ron Chernow has produced a nearly definitive work about one of the most interesting families in mode...

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