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Jacob Fugger The Rich: Merchant And Banker Of Augsburg, 1459-1525

Jacob Fugger The Rich: Merchant And Banker Of Augsburg, 1459-1525

Strieder, Jacob
Hartsough, Mildred L.
Gras, N. S. B.

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Business BiographiesAccountingEconomics

ISBN10: 1432588125
ISBN13: 9781432588120
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jacob Fugger The Rich: Merchant And Banker Of Augsburg, 1459-1525 is a biography of Jacob Fugger, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Augsburg, Germany during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The book is written by Jacob Strieder and provides a comprehensive account of Fugger's life, business ventures, and financial dealings.The book begins by exploring Fugger's early life and family background. It then delves into his rise to fame and fortune as a successful trader of textiles, metals, and other commodities. Fugger's business acumen and shrewd investments in mining and banking helped him amass a vast fortune, making him one of the wealthiest men of his time.The book also covers Fugger's philanthropic activities, including his support for the arts, education, and the Catholic Church. Fugger's close relationships with prominent figures of the time, including Emperor Maximilian I and Pope Leo X, are also discussed in detail.Throughout the book, Strieder provides a detailed analysis of Fugger's business practices and financial strategies, shedding light on the economic and political climate of the time. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of Fugger and his contemporaries, as well as maps and diagrams of his business ventures.Overall, Jacob Fugger The Rich: Merchant And Banker Of Augsburg, 1459-1525 is a fascinating account of one of history's most successful businessmen and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of finance, trade, and economics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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