Book description
The incredible saga of the German-Jewish immigrants--with now familiar names like Goldman and Sachs, Kuhn and Loeb, Warburg and Schiff, Lehman and Seligman--who profoundly influenced the rise of modern finance (and so much more), from the New York Times best-selling author of Sons of Wichita Joseph Seligman arrived in the United States in 1837, with the equivalent of $100 sewn into the lining of his pants. Then came the Lehman brothers, who would open a general store in Montgomery, Alabama. Not far behind were Solomon Loeb and Marcus Goldman, among the "Forty-Eighters" fleeing a Germany that had relegated Jews to an underclass. These industrious immigrants would soon go from peddling trinkets and buying up shopkeepers' IOUs to forming what would become some of the largest investment banks in the world--Goldman Sachs, Kuhn Loeb, Lehman Brothers, J. & W. Seligman & Co. They would clash and collaborate with J. P. Morgan, E. H. Harriman, Jay Gould, and other famed tycoons of the era. And their firms would help to transform the United States from a debtor nation into a financial superpower, capitalizing American industry and underwriting some of the twentieth century's quintessential companies, like General Motors, Macy's, and Sears. Along the way, they would shape the destiny not just of American finance but of the millions of Eastern European Jews who spilled off steamships in New York Harbor in the early 1900s, including Daniel Schulman's paternal grandparents. In The Money Kings, Schulman unspools a sweeping narrative that traces the interconnected origin stories of these financial dynasties. He chronicles their paths to Wall Street dominance, as they navigated the deeply antisemitic upper class of the Gilded Age, and the complexities of the Civil War, World War I, and the Zionist movement that tested both their burgeoning empires and their identities as Americans, Germans, and Jews.
Easy Mac
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DuckDuck
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Silent
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Rooster
Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
PixelPioneer
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ThoughtTrailblazer
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Pinball Wizard
Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Firefly Caramel
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app β it's a companion.
Green Scavenger
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Gro
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in books through this app. ππ Road trips have never been this entertaining β this app keeps me engaged on the highway! ππ ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring! ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Marine Dre
Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a perfect match. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If youβre looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Wiccan Thunder
I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant source of books. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Pixie Soldier
ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
Essex
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats ensures that I can enjoy a wide range of content hassle-free. I'm addicted to this app β it's like having a library in my pocket. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Roma Kabuki
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. No more fussing with synchronization β this app just gets it done! I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Black Fantastic
This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go β it's my daily companion. This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. I can't imagine my life without this app β it has made audiobook enjoyment effortless and convenient. πΆββοΈπ§ Enjoying the great outdoors while immersing myself in fantastic tales β walking never felt this magical! ποΈπ The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Father Abbot
The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Bang Shift
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. I'm addicted to this app β it's a non-stop journey through captivating tales. πΆββοΈπ§ Enjoying the great outdoors while immersing myself in fantastic tales β walking never felt this magical! ποΈπ
Purity Catnip
I've never been this excited about my daily commute β thank you, audiobooks! This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks hassle-free. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have! I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Nacho
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. π Transforming my mundane routine into a captivating journey β thank you, this app! β¨π Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature!
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience