Albert Ballin

"Albert Ballin" by Bernhard Huldermann is a historical biography detailing the life of Albert Ballin, a key person in Germany's shipping industry in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This book explores how Ballin helped Germany's economy grow during its imperial age, along with the effects of his work on global shipping and politics. The story begins with Ballin's early life in Hamburg, where his family was involved in helping people emigrate. It talks about how the busy port city, his Jewish background, and his desire to succeed after taking over his father's company all shaped him. It also shows the difficulties he overcame, how he became skilled in the world of maritime politics, and his rise in the Hamburg-Amerika Linie, which sets the scene for his later achievements and setbacks in light of big global events.