The Unexpected Story of Nathaniel Rothschild
1st Edition
Published on 16. July 2015
384 pages
978-1-4729-1707-2 (ISBN)
Description
The Unexpected Story of Nathaniel Rothschild is the only full length biography of Nathaniel, the first Lord Rothschild (1840-1915).
The Rothschild family in all its branches is of compelling and continuing interest and fascination. A family that could make or break dynasties, that could bankrupt industrial magnates but who also were outstanding philanthropists and collectors of some of the world`s greatest art treasures.
Ardently supportive of the founding of the State of Israel, Nathaniel was also adept at playing the political game within and without Jewry. He went to extremes to ensure that Jewish refugees from Russian pogroms went to Palestine and did not come to the UK.
The first Jew in the House of Lords, he had previously stood as a Liberal MP and fought for social justice. He knew every leading British politician from Disraeli to Lloyd George. Indeed as a leading figure in the City, he helped Lloyd George to surmount this country's worst ever financial crisis.
He died a man mourned by the political elite and the masses. It is only now that his story has been fully told.
The Rothschild family in all its branches is of compelling and continuing interest and fascination. A family that could make or break dynasties, that could bankrupt industrial magnates but who also were outstanding philanthropists and collectors of some of the world`s greatest art treasures.
Ardently supportive of the founding of the State of Israel, Nathaniel was also adept at playing the political game within and without Jewry. He went to extremes to ensure that Jewish refugees from Russian pogroms went to Palestine and did not come to the UK.
The first Jew in the House of Lords, he had previously stood as a Liberal MP and fought for social justice. He knew every leading British politician from Disraeli to Lloyd George. Indeed as a leading figure in the City, he helped Lloyd George to surmount this country's worst ever financial crisis.
He died a man mourned by the political elite and the masses. It is only now that his story has been fully told.
Reviews / Votes
A compelling narrative, which parallels and illuminates a formative period in British history * Daily Telegraph * Full of historical insights, bringing this elusive philanthropist back to life * The Lady *More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
1x 8pp mono plate section
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-1707-2 (9781472917072)
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The Unexpected Story of Nathaniel Rothschild
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Person
John Cooper is a social historian, specializing in Jewish history. He is the author of four previous books including The Child in Jewish History (Aronson) and Pride versus Prejudice: Jewish Doctors and Lawyers in England (Palgrave Macmillan). After studying history at Balliol College, Oxford he practiced in London as a lawyer. He is a Fellow of The Royal Historical Society.
Content
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 The Education of an English Gentleman
2 Natty Joins the Bank and becomes a Country Gentleman
3 The Imperialist Phase
4 Natty and Jewish Intervention in Russia: The First Phase
5 Natty and Theodor Herzl
6 Natty and Jewish Intervention in Russia: The Second Phase
7 Philanthropy
8 Natty Becomes a Public Figure: The Budget Controversy
9 Natty and Jewish Intervention in Russia: The Third Phase
10 A Good Death
Sources and Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 The Education of an English Gentleman
2 Natty Joins the Bank and becomes a Country Gentleman
3 The Imperialist Phase
4 Natty and Jewish Intervention in Russia: The First Phase
5 Natty and Theodor Herzl
6 Natty and Jewish Intervention in Russia: The Second Phase
7 Philanthropy
8 Natty Becomes a Public Figure: The Budget Controversy
9 Natty and Jewish Intervention in Russia: The Third Phase
10 A Good Death
Sources and Bibliography
Index
