Jacob H. Schiff
Naomi Wiener Cohen
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Jacob H. Schiff
Published
1999
Publisher
Brandeis University Press
Pages
320
ISBN-10
0874519489
Description
"The life of Jacob Schiff (1847-1920), banker, financier, and leader of the American Jewish community from 1880 to 1920, is in many ways the quintessential story of an immigrant's success in America. Born in Frankfurt in 1847, Schiff worked in several financial firms in Germany and the United States before accepting a position at the New York banking firm of Kuhn, Loeb & Company in 1875 and settling for good in America. Part of a wealthy and powerful German Jewish circle that included the Warburgs and Rothschilds, Schiff played a central role in shaping American and European Jewish history. From his base on Wall Street, he was the foremost Jewish leader in what became known as the "Schiff era," grappling with all the major issues and problems of the day, including the plight of Russian Jews under the czar, American and international anti-Semitism, care of needy Jewish immigrants, and the rise of Zionism. Based on a broad range of primary sources, Naomi W. Cohen's study emphasizes the role Schiff played as the preeminent leader of American Jewry at the turn of the century."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Jacob H. Schiff?
This edition of Jacob H. Schiff has approximately 320 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 Jacob H. Schiff?
For most readers, Jacob H. Schiff typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Jacob H. Schiff?
The estimated word count for Jacob H. Schiff is approximately 80,000 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 Jacob H. Schiff?
Jacob H. Schiff was written by Naomi Wiener Cohen.
When was Jacob H. Schiff published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.