The Contrasting Paths of Jakob Fuger and Cosimo

This chapter explores the divergent approaches of Jakob Fuger and Cosimo in running their banking firms, highlighting Jakob's centralized control and Cosimo's popularity. It also delves into the legacy of Jakob's nephew Anton and the eventual decline of the Fuger family in Augsburg.

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