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Merchant Princes

An Intimate History of Jewish Families Who Built Great Department Stores

by Leon A. Harris · 1979 · 411 pages

Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Malcolm Gladwell

About This Book

A detailed history of prominent American Jewish families, such as the Strauses, Gimbels, and Filenes, who built massive retail empires. The book traces their evolution from immigrant peddlers to powerful merchants, examining their business strategies and cultural impact.

Genres

Business & StrategyBiography & MemoirHistory

Topics

EntrepreneurshipFamily BusinessPhilanthropyRetailSocial History

Book Details

Published

1979

Pages

411

Language

en

ISBN

9780060117979

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