Reign Of The House Of Rothschild 1830-1871

""The Reign of the House of Rothschild 1830-1871"" is a historical book written by Egon Caesar Corti that covers the rise and dominance of the Rothschild family in Europe during the mid-19th century. The book starts with the death of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, the founder of the family's banking dynasty, and follows the lives and business dealings of his five sons as they establish a financial empire across Europe. The book explores the Rothschilds' involvement in major political events, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Congress of Vienna, and the revolutions of 1848. It also delves into the family's cultural and philanthropic contributions, such as their patronage of the arts and their support of Jewish communities.Corti's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the Rothschild family's impact on European history. The book is well-researched and includes extensive footnotes and references for further reading. Overall, ""The Reign of the House of Rothschild 1830-1871"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of finance, politics, and European culture during the 19th century.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.