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The Rise of August Belmont: From Immigrant to Puppet Master of American Politics
Money, they say, makes the world go round, but in the hands of August Belmont, it orchestrated an elaborate dance for America. In 1837, this brilliant young German Jewish banker landed in New York City, fortified by the backing of Europe’s prestigious Rothschild family and an almost supernatural ability to convert chaos into profit. His journey from an immigrant outsider to a key player in the Democratic Party on the eve of the Civil War is a testament to an incredible rise to power that reshaped American politics and influenced significant events in the nation’s history.