About the book: Follow the stories of the German-Jewish art collectors that led the art scene of Edwardian Britain, developing an environment of cultural patronage before anti-German sentiment and anti-Semitism disrupted their place in the upper echelons of British society. Reconstructing extraordinary collections and following the collectors' journeys from Germany to Britain, this book follows the ideology of art that these collectors brought to Britain alongside their under-recognised contributions to British art and society.

About the author: John Hilary has published widely on global trade and other international issues over the past twenty years, and was appointed an honorary professor at the University of Nottingham in 2013. His book, From Refugees to Royalty: The remarkable story of the Messel family of Nymans, was published by Peter Owen Publishers in spring 2021.