The Sixth Great Power: A History of One of the Greatest Banking Families, The House of Barings, 1762 - 1929

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Summary: Insider secrets to the Lousiana Purchase!
Review: This is a phenomenal book. The history of this banking family reads like an immigrant story that meets a mystery novel that meets an action adventure.

No stone is left on turn in this thorough analysis of this legendary banking family. One of the major non-jewish banking houses of its era the author, Mr.Ziegler, shows how instrumental this bank was in the forming of the United States and its continued growth.

Mr.Ziegler also shows the intricate strategies that the Barings family uses to keep the bank in the family.

If you have ever been intrigued by the darker side of banking, this book is for you. You will not be disappointed at this glimpse of history.