Lender to the lords, giver to the poor
By: Gerry Black.
Publisher: V. Mitchell
Published: 1992
Place of publication: London; Portland, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 389
Subjects: Lewis, Samuel, b. 1838; Jewish capitalists and financiers -- Great Britain -- Biography; Philanthropists -- Great Britain -- Biography; Usury -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century
Description: The story of Samuel Lewis, the most respected and philanthropic Jewish Moneylender in Victorian Society, is one of contrasts. not only does Sam's life represent the classic Rags-To-Riches story but it also Illustartes the difference in.

Contemporary Attitides to usurers and the extravagant aristocrats who were their clients.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 380-384) and index.