Kleinwort Benson: The History of Two Families in Banking

by Jehanne Wake

This is the history of two business dynasties, the Kleinworts and the Bensons, whose partnership established one of the leading merchant banks of the twentieth century. Jehanne Wake tells the fascinating story of the building of a great business empire and reveals the personalities who played a part in the bank's often dramatic past.

570 pages, Hardcover

First published February 27, 1997

Reviews

[Duncan]

Interesting booked literally packed with information on the development of this banking group. A bit dry in places however I enjoyed the family angle and how the time line integrates with history and society.