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Our Crowd: The Great Jewish Families of New York by Stephen Birmingham

"Stephen Birmingham’s Our Crowd: The Great Jewish Families of New York remains the definitive social history of the German-Jewish aristocracy that shaped American finance, culture, and philanthropy. First published in 1967, the book chronicles the rise of an elite inner circle—including the Seligmans, Lehmans, and Guggenheims—who built vast fortunes and established a rigid, sophisticated social hierarchy in New York City. The Genesis of a Social Masterpiece To understand the impact of Our Crowd, one must first understand the social landscape of the mid-20th century. When Stephen Birmingham released the book in 1967, it provided an unprecedente..."

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