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The Warburgs The Twentieth-Century Odyssey of a Remarkable Jewish Family

Ron Chernow

Bankers, philanthropists, scholars, socialites, artists, and politicians, the Warburgs stood at the pinnacle of German (and, later, of German-American) Jewry. They forged economic dynasties, built mansions and estates, assembled libraries, endowed charities, and advised a German kaiser and two Ameri...

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It was mentioned in the context of the birthright and how the oldest son, Abby, did not want to lead the family bank, instead opting for a life filled with books, which his brother fulfilled.

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I am reading a book that has nothing to do with the Bible. It's Ron Chernow's history on the Warburgs, an incredible Jewish family of bankers, Germany, and then some of them were in the United States.

— Episode: Genesis 24-27 -- Part 2 : Dr. Camille Ol...

Episode: Genesis 24-27 -- Part 2 : Dr. Camille Olson

It was mentioned in the context of the birthright and how the oldest son, Abby, did not want to lead the family bank, instead opting for a life filled with books, which his brother fulfilled.

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I am reading a book that has nothing to do with the Bible. It's Ron Chernow's history on the Warburgs, an incredible Jewish family of bankers, Germany, and then some of them were in the United States.

And the second generation of that incredibly strong, bright, genius and wealthy family, the two oldest sons, Abby and Max, Abby was the oldest. He didn't want the birthright.

He did not want to take over as head of the bank in the next generation. And he made a deal with his brother Max when they were younger.

And he said, look, I'll let you take that. You be the head of the bank, as long as you buy me books, the rest of my life, all I want are books.

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