The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties That Helped Create Modern China - Book by Joseph Kaufman

Name: The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties That Helped Create Modern China
Author: Joseph Kaufman

Joseph Kaufman's The Last Kings of Shanghai explores the intertwined histories of two powerful Jewish families— the Sassoons and the Kadoories—and their influence on Shanghai’s development in the 19th and 20th centuries. Through these dynasties' business dealings, political connections, and personal rivalries, Kaufman examines the history of imperialism, trade, and migration. The book delves into how these families navigated changing empires, colonialism, and the shifting tides of global commerce. Combining economic history, biography, and cultural analysis, Kaufman reveals how their legacies shaped Shanghai’s transformation into a global metropolis and highlights their personal struggles with political upheaval.

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