The Court Jew

“The Court Jew: A Contribution to the History of the Period of Absolutism in Central Europe" by Selma Stern is a 1950 book that explores the role of Jewish individuals in the political and economic spheres during the era of absolutism in Central Europe. The book examines how Jewish people, often employed as financial agents, merchants, and intermediaries, contributed to the emerging system of absolutism and the rise of capitalism.