The Last Kings of Shanghai

This audiobook explores the fascinating history of two influential Jewish dynasties—the Sassoons and the Kadoories—whose fortunes shaped the economic and political landscape of modern China through a multigenerational story spanning from Baghdad to Shanghai and Hong Kong. It reveals their involvement in China’s transformation, from business ventures and family rivalries to their moral choices and resilience amid upheaval, including World War II and the Chinese revolution. Richly detailed and well-researched, the narrative offers insight into the complexities of these families' legacies and their enduring impact on the cities that grew around their enterprises.