Edmond de Rothschild - James McAuley

An absorbing portrait of Edmond de Rothschild, who defied his class to help build a nation—and found his identity in the processEdmond de Rothschild (1845–1934) was born into one of the wealthiest families in history, but his legacy lies beyond banking, art, and aristocratic privilege. In this compelling biography, award-winning historian and journalist James McAuley tells the story of a man who defied his elite world to support a radical cause: the creation of a Jewish homeland. Drawing on rare... Zobrazit více