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Power: Lion Feuchtwanger
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025919379
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.73
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Power is a profound historical novel that explores the life and downfall of Joseph SÃ1/4ß Oppenheimer, a prominent Jewish financier in 18th-century Germany. Set against the backdrop of the Duchy of WÃ1/4rttemberg, the narrative follows Oppenheimer's ascent to a position of immense influence as the chief financial advisor to Duke Karl Alexander. As he navigates the complexities of the royal court, he must contend with the shifting tides of political favor and the deep-seated prejudices of the era.
Through the masterful storytelling of Lion Feuchtwanger, the work examines the intoxicating nature of authority and the heavy price of social climbing within a stratified society. The novel serves as a poignant exploration of Jewish identity, sacrifice, and the precariousness of power. By blending historical fact with psychological depth, Power provides a vivid window into the Enlightenment period while addressing universal themes of ambition and integrity.
This classic of world literature remains a compelling study of a man who attains everything he desired only to confront the fragility of his achievements. It stands as a significant contribution to the historical fiction genre, celebrated for its rich character development and its stark, realistic depiction of human ambition and institutionalized intolerance.
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