The Rise of the House of Rothschild is a historical book written by Egon Caesar Corti. It tells the story of the Rothschild family, a prominent and wealthy Jewish family that rose to power in the banking and finance industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book covers the family's origins in Frankfurt, Germany, and their eventual expansion into other European countries, including Austria, France, and England. Corti's book provides a detailed account of the Rothschilds' business practices, including their involvement in ...
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The Rise of the House of Rothschild is a historical book written by Egon Caesar Corti. It tells the story of the Rothschild family, a prominent and wealthy Jewish family that rose to power in the banking and finance industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book covers the family's origins in Frankfurt, Germany, and their eventual expansion into other European countries, including Austria, France, and England. Corti's book provides a detailed account of the Rothschilds' business practices, including their involvement in government loans, stock market speculation, and international trade. The author also delves into the family's personal lives, including their marriages, children, and social connections. The Rise of the House of Rothschild offers a unique perspective on the history of Europe during this time period, as the Rothschilds were intimately involved in many of the major political and economic events of the era. The book is well-researched and draws on primary sources, including letters and diaries from members of the Rothschild family. Overall, The Rise of the House of Rothschild is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of finance, banking, and European politics.1928. Certain special features of the 19th century have been entirely neglected. An example of this neglect is the ignoring by historians of the role played by the Rothschild family in the history of the 19th century. The object of this work is to appraise the important influence of this family on the politics of the period, not only in Europe, but throughout the world. The influence of the Rothschilds, interestingly enough, is barely mentioned in other more comprehensive works. The aim of this work is to trace the rise of the House of Rothschild from its small beginnings to the great position it obtained, culminating in the year of its great crisis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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