Founder
Amos Elon
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Founder
by Amos Elon
Published
November 1, 1997
Publisher
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Pages
208
ISBN-13
9780140256994
ISBN-10
0140256997
Description
Mayer Amschel Rothschild (1744-1812), patriarch of the Rothschild clan, fathered five illustrious sons who made the family name a by-word for banking, fabulous wealth, and Jewish philanthropy. Israeli historian Elon has pieced together the story of the dynasty's founding father, largely unrecorded heretofore. Mayer Amschel spent his life traveling between the humble Jewish ghetto of Frankfurt and the mansions of the prosperous Gentiles whom he served, particularly that of Prince Wilhelm of Hesse. Jews were severely restricted in most areas of their lives, and Rothschild had to conduct himself with appropriate servility in the presence of his masters. However, the displacements of the Napoleonic Wars gave the discreet Rothschild his chance to act as Wilhelm's agent, and his monopoly on the disbursement of the prince's loans was his entry into banking. It was all the start he needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Founder?
This edition of Founder has approximately 208 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Founder?
For most readers, Founder typically takes between 4h 20m and 2h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 52,000 words
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What is the word count of Founder?
The estimated word count for Founder is approximately 52,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Founder?
Founder was written by Amos Elon.
When was Founder published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 1, 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.