Last Kings of Shanghai
Explore the dazzling, often ruthless, rise of two rival Jewish families who shaped modern China. Jonathan Kaufman chronicles the Sassoons and Kadoories from their Baghdad origins through their dominance in Shanghai and Hong Kong, detailing their fortunes made and lost amidst opium trade, war, and revolution. This sweeping narrative reveals their complex legacies—from immense wealth and influence to crucial acts of refuge—offering a unique lens on China's tumultuous 20th century and its enduring global impact.
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