November Program Spotlight
History Repeats Itself: An Afternoon with Pulitzer Prize–Winning Author Liaquat Ahamed
What can a financial crisis from more than 150 years ago teach us about the world we live in today? Perhaps more than we think.
On Friday, November 20, The Prologue Society invites you to an extraordinary afternoon of history, insight, and conversation with Pulitzer Prize–winning author Liaquat Ahamed, whose fascinating new book, 1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression and the Making of the Modern World, takes readers inside one of history's most consequential financial upheavals.
Long before today's headlines about economic uncertainty, global markets, and financial instability, the world experienced a remarkable period of prosperity followed by a devastating economic collapse. At the center of it all was one of history's most powerful banking dynasties: the Rothschild family.
In 1873, Ahamed brings this extraordinary chapter of history to life, exploring how an era of unprecedented globalization, ambitious investments, and rampant speculation ultimately gave way to a worldwide financial crisis. The parallels to our modern economic landscape are as compelling as they are thought-provoking.
A Pulitzer Prize–Winning Voice in Financial History
Few authors are better equipped to tell this story than Liaquat Ahamed.
A graduate of Cambridge and Harvard, Ahamed spent more than two decades working in investment management before turning his talents to writing. His acclaimed first book, Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World, earned the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for History and established him as one of today's most respected voices in financial history.
More Than a Luncheon—A Conversation Worth Having
At The Prologue Society, we believe that the best books do more than tell us what happened. They challenge us to think differently about the world around us.
Our author luncheons bring together curious minds, passionate readers, and lifelong learners for meaningful conversations with some of the most compelling nonfiction writers of our time.
Joining us to introduce Liaquat Ahamed will be Prologue Society board member Tom Hudson, adding another thoughtful voice to what promises to be an engaging afternoon.
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Join Us on November 20!
Friday, November 20, 202612:00–2:00 PM | Doors Open at 11:30 AM
Temple Israel of Greater Miami137 NE 19th Street, Miami, FL 33132
Tickets: $75 for Prologue Society members | $100 for non-members (plus service fees)
We look forward to seeing you at our next gathering on November 20, featuring acclaimed author Liaquat Ahamed.
