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# The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties That Helped Create Modern China Paperback – 1 Jun. 2021

**Brand:** jonathan kaufman
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- **What is this?** The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties That Helped Create Modern China Paperback – 1 Jun. 2021 by jonathan kaufman
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## Description

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #49,767 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Historical China Biographies #21 in Chinese History (Books) #30 in Asian & Asian American Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,899) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.83 x 8.44 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0735224439 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0735224438 |
| Item Weight  | 12 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 384 pages |
| Publication date  | June 1, 2021 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Two Jewish dynasties and impact on modern china
*by A***R on 6 April 2025*

Fascinating story, very well written and absorbing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fascinating story
*by B***E on 18 August 2020*

I have just finished reading ‘Kings of Shanghai’ by Jonathan Kaufman, on Kindle. I have learned so much - not simply about the Sassoon and Kadoorie families, but also about the historical backdrop against which they lived their complicated lives.Lawrence Kadoorie was born in 1899 and was still working at age 94. He became Lord Kadoorie in 1981. His family’s humanity and philanthropy are evident in the book. The Kadoories and the Sassoons saved the lives of 18, 000 Jewish refugees, during World War 2.The amount of research Kaufman did for this book is evident, but it is never overwhelming. History is brought to life and, despite there being few photographs, the writing conjures up many visual images.The main players are described in detail and we also see a number of minor characters who add to the tableau. Kaufman’s narrative is interesting and easy to read. It is an excellent book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating
*by C***D on 28 July 2025*

Fascinating insight into these two families

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