Description: Morgenthau: Power, Privilege, and the Rise of an American Dynasty [Hardcover]... Product Overview Format: Hardcover NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE An "epic and intimate" (David M. Kennedy) portrait of four generations of the Morgenthau family, a dynasty of power brokers and public officials with an outsize—and previously unmapped—influence extending from daily life in New York City to the shaping of the American Century."A work of important and enduring history...from the making of New York, to the Greatest Generation, to surviving one of the toughest jobs in law and order: Manhattan DA. The Morgenthau name and the contributions of this historic family will endure forever." --Tom BrokawAfter coming to America from Germany in 1866, the Morgenthaus made history in international diplomacy, in domestic politics, and in America's criminal justice system. With unprecedented, exclusive access to family archives, award-winning journalist and biographer Andrew Meier vividly chronicles how the Morgenthaus amassed a fortune in Manhattan real estate, advised presidents, advanced the New Deal, exposed the Armenian genocide, rescued victims of the Holocaust, waged war in the Mediterranean and Pacific, and, from a foundation of private wealth, built a dynasty of public service. In the words of former mayor Ed Koch, they were "the closest we've got to royalty in New York City." Lazarus Morgenthau arrived in America dreaming of rebuilding the fortune he had lost in his homeland. He ultimately died destitute, but the family would rise again with the ascendance of Henry, who became a wealthy and powerful real estate baron. From there, the Morgenthaus went on to influence the most consequential presidency of the twentieth century, as Henry's son Henry Jr. became FDR's longest-serving aide, his Treasury secretary during the war, and his confidant of thirty years. Finally, there was Robert Morgenthau, a decorated World War II hero who would become the longest-tenured district attorney in the history of New York City. Known as the "DA for life," he oversaw the most consequential and controversial prosecutions in New York of the last fifty years, from the war on the Mafia to the infamous Central Park Jogger case. The saga of the Morgenthaus has lain half hidden in the shadows for too long. At heart a family history, Morgenthau is also an American epic, as sprawling and surprising as the country itself. Details Publisher : Random House (October 11, 2022) Language : English Hardcover : 1072 pages ISBN-10 : 1400068851 ISBN-13 : 52 Item Weight : 3.22 pounds Dimensions : 6.48 x 2 x 9.55 inches Best Sellers Rank: #31,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #19 in Jewish Biographies #61 in United States Executive Government #216 in U.S. State & Local History #19 in Jewish Biographies Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay a lot for your shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!
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ISBN: 1400068851
ISBN10: 1400068851
ISBN13: 9781400068852
EAN: 9781400068852
GTIN: 09781400068852
Book Title: Morgenthau : Power, Privilege, and the Rise of an American Dynasty
Item Length: 9.6in.
Item Height: 2in.
Item Width: 6.5in.
Author: Andrew Meier
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), United States / 20th Century, International Relations / General, Political, American Government / Executive Branch, Business, Jewish
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2022
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History, Political Science
Item Weight: 51.5 Oz
Number of Pages: 1072 Pages
