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by Egon Caesar Corti (Author), Brian Lunn (Translator), Beatrix Lunn (Translator)
""The Reign of the House of Rothschild 1830-1871"" is a historical book written by Egon Caesar Corti that documents the rise of the Rothschild family as one of the most influential and powerful families in Europe during the 19th century. The book covers the period from 1830 to 1871, which saw the Rothschilds establish themselves as prominent bankers and financiers, playing a crucial role in shaping the political and economic landscape of Europe.The book provides a detailed account of the Rothschilds' business activities, including their involvement in major financial transactions, such as the funding of wars and the creation of railway networks. It also explores the family's political influence, as they used their wealth and connections to gain access to the highest levels of government and influence policy decisions.Throughout the book, Corti provides insights into the Rothschilds' personal lives, including their relationships with each other and with other prominent figures of the time. He also delves into the family's Jewish heritage and how it affected their business and political activities.Overall, ""The Reign of the House of Rothschild 1830-1871"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most influential families in modern history, shedding light on their impact on the world of finance, politics, and society during a crucial period of European history.Contents: Weathering The Crises Of 1830; The Road To The King Of Financiers; The Rothschilds And The Earliest Railways; The Rothschilds And The Spanish Throne; Shaking Thrones; The Revolution Of 1848; Fighting For Position With Louis Napoleon, Cavour And Bismark; From The Crimean War To The Italian War Of 1859; The Eventful Years; The Rothschilds In The Twentieth Century. Includes A Genealogy For The Period And A Bibliography.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.
