Cornelia Aust. The Jewish Economic Elite (Verena Kasper-Marienberg) (original) (raw)

The study explores the transformation and continuity of Jewish economic elites from the mid-eighteenth to early nineteenth centuries, particularly focusing on Ashkenazic families across urban and rural settings in Europe. By analyzing case studies from Amsterdam, Frankfurt an der Oder, and Warsaw, it highlights their familial networks and economic functions during turbulent historical periods marked by wars and political changes. The findings underscore the significance of credit markets and community leadership roles played by these elites in navigating economic challenges.