""Jacob Fugger The Rich: Merchant And Banker Of Augsburg, 1459-1525"" is a biography written by Jacob Strieder about the life and legacy of Jacob Fugger, a prominent merchant and banker from Augsburg, Germany. The book explores Fugger's rise to wealth and power during the Renaissance era, as well as his impact on the political and economic landscape of Europe. Strieder delves into Fugger's business practices, including his involvement in the mining industry, his role in financing the Habsburg dynasty, and his contributions to the development of modern banking. The book also examines Fugger's philanthropic efforts, such as his support for the arts and his establishment of charitable foundations. Overall, ""Jacob Fugger The Rich"" provides a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most influential figures in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.