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Jew Süss

The novel tells the story of a Jewish businessman, Joseph Suss Oppenheimer, who, because of his exceptional talent for finance & politics, becomes the top advisor for the Duke of Wurttemberg. Surrounded by jealous & hateful enemies, Suss helps the Duke create a corrupt state that involves them both in immense wealth & power.

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