Introduction -- From Munich to Brussels -- The new aristocracy -- A Jewish family -- "A pharaonic plan" -- Building the Ottoman railroad -- Imperialism, railroads, antisemitism -- Philanthropy in the Ottoman Empire -- Civilizing missions in Eastern Europe -- The Russian exodus -- The discovery of Argentina -- The year of Albert Goldsmid -- Seeing like a philanthropist -- Conclusion.
Bibliography (note)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Reproduction (note)
Electronic reproduction.
Source of description (note)
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 03, 2022).
Author
Lehmann, Matthias B., 1970- author.
Title
The Baron : Maurice de Hirsch and the Jewish nineteenth century / Matthias B. Lehmann.
Publisher
Stanford, California : Stanford University Press, [2022]