Baron Edmond Rothschild: The Story Of A Practical Idealist (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164492139)

""Baron Edmond Rothschild: The Story of a Practical Idealist"" by David Druck is a biography of the famous French philanthropist and Zionist leader, Baron Edmond de Rothschild. The book traces Rothschild's life from his birth in Paris in 1845 to his death in 1934, and explores his many contributions to Jewish settlement in Palestine.The book begins by providing an overview of Rothschild's upbringing and education, including his early exposure to the world of finance and his interest in Jewish history and culture. From there, it delves into Rothschild's philanthropic activities, including his support for Jewish agricultural settlements in Palestine and his funding of various cultural and educational institutions.Throughout the book, Druck emphasizes Rothschild's practical approach to philanthropy, highlighting his ability to balance his idealistic goals with a keen understanding of the economic and political realities of the time. He also explores Rothschild's relationships with other prominent figures in the Jewish community, including Theodor Herzl, and his role in shaping the early Zionist movement.Overall, ""Baron Edmond Rothschild: The Story of a Practical Idealist"" provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most influential Jewish philanthropists of the 19th and early 20th centuries, and sheds light on the complex history of Jewish settlement in Palestine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: David Druck
ISBN-10: 1164492136
ISBN-13: 9781164492139
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d