Joseph Jung

Historian and author known for a major biography of Alfred Escher and the book 'Laboratorium des Fortschritts'; served as Managing Director and Head of Research at the Alfred Escher Foundation and is an expert on 19th-century Swiss economic history.

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Sep 23, 2020 • 1h 38min

EP #100 - Alfred Escher: Wie Ein Unternehmer Die Schweiz Für Immer Veränderte (Ein Gespräch Mit Joseph Jung)

Joseph Jung, a historian and expert on 19th-century Swiss economic history, shares his insights on Alfred Escher, one of Switzerland's pivotal entrepreneurs. They delve into how the railway decisions of the 19th century reshaped Swiss society, with Escher championing private railway construction. Jung highlights Escher's influence on technical education by founding ETH Zurich and creating financial institutions like Credit Suisse and Swiss Life. The discussion reveals Escher's complex character, visionary leadership, and the long-term impacts of his decisions on modern Switzerland.

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