The Rise and Fall of Jewish Financial Influence

This chapter examines the shifting role of Jews in the financial sphere of 20th-century Europe, detailing their transition from marginalization to becoming influential financial advisors. It explores the decline of Jewish financial dominance amid rising nation-states and imperialism, highlighting the socio-economic upheavals that led to increased antisemitism. Through key historical events like the Panama scandal and the Dreyfus Affair, the chapter illustrates how financial crises and political dynamics fueled tensions between Jewish communities and other social classes.