Kaufman, Jonathan
The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties That Helped Create Modern China
- ISBN 13:
- 9780735224438
- author:
- Kaufman, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 14 x 2 centimeters (0.25
- Genre:
- History, Jewish, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties That Helped Create Modern China by Jonathan Kaufman In the early 20th century, two powerful Jewish dynasties, the Sassoons and the Kadoories, dominated the business and politics of Shanghai and Hong Kong. For over 175 years, they profited from the Opium Wars, survived Japanese occupation, and navigated the complex world of Chiang Kai-shek. Yet, despite their success, they remained blind to the deep inequality and turmoil that characterized China's modern history. This epic story takes us on a journey from Baghdad to London, as Kaufman delves into the lives and minds of these ambitious men and women. He reveals the intricate web of opium smuggling, family rivalry, and political intrigue that shaped their destinies. A tale of survival, Kaufman's book offers a fresh perspective on China's modern history, one that is both fascinating and thought-provoking. By examining the little-known history of these two rival dynasties, Kaufman sheds light on the contingencies and ironic twists of fate that have shaped China's modern era.
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