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Book Synopsis: This absorbing collective biography of the genius Nobel family reveals how the Nobels' business and personal lives were fundamentally intertwined with the histories of Sweden and Russia, as well as the economic and entrepreneurial development of Europe in the long 19th century.
The name Nobel is mainly associated with the Nobel prize. However, Alfred Nobel was only one of a family of conspicuously gifted individuals. The Nobels, who moved from Sweden to Russia in the 1830s, ran one of Russia's biggest machine factories and founded the Russian oil industry.
Using thousands of Nobel family letters and other documents shared here for the first time, Bengt Jangfeldt provides a fascinating and authoritative multi-generational chronicle charting the family exploits. The author describes how the father, Immanuel Nobel, a polymath architect, inventor, and engineer set the family on a path to financial success amidst a backdrop of imperial Russian industrial growth. He tells the story of how Immanuel's sons, Robert and Ludvig, and his grandson, Emanuel, developed the family business into a powerful industrial empire with a progressive agenda in the fields of worker's welfare, profit-sharing and charity.
When the Revolution struck in 1917, the family's industrial empire as well as their huge personal wealth were swept away in one go. As a result they had to flee the country where they had been active for 80 years and return to Sweden.
During a time of immense change in Russia and right across Europe, the story of the Nobels stands out as one of both brilliance and resilience, with family firmly at its heart.
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Discover the captivating story of the Nobel family and their remarkable contributions to Swedish and Russian history with "The Nobel Family: Swedish Geniuses in Tsarist Russia" book. Journey back to the long 19th century and explore how the Nobels' lives intersected with the economic and entrepreneurial development of Europe. Immerse yourself in this gripping collective biography, crafted with meticulous detail and based on thousands of family letters and documents. Let Bengt Jangfeldt guide you through the fascinating chronicles of the Nobel family in this authoritative account.
Unearth the untold legacy of the Nobel family, beyond the renowned Nobel prize. The Nobels were a family of exceptional individuals who reshaped the industrial landscape. Immanuel Nobel, the family patriarch, laid the foundation of their success with his diverse talents in architecture, invention, and engineering. Witness the rise of Robert and Ludvig, Immanuel's sons, as they propelled the family business to the forefront of Russia's machine manufacturing and oil industry. Delve into the progressive ideals embraced by the Nobels, including a commitment to worker's welfare, profit-sharing, and charity.
Immerse yourself in an era of immense change and upheaval as the Russian Revolution of 1917 sweeps away the Nobel family's industrial empire and wealth. Experience their resilience as they are forced to flee the country they have called home for 80 years and return to Sweden. The Nobels' story stands as a testament to their unwavering brilliance and the enduring strength of family bonds.
Do not miss out on this captivating journey through history! Step into the world of the Nobel family and gain a deeper understanding of their remarkable legacy. Order your copy of "The Nobel Family: Swedish Geniuses in Tsarist Russia" today and embark on an unforgettable adventure.
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