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The House of Rothschild #1
The Rise of the House of Rothschild
CHAPTER I The Origins and the Early Activities of the Frankfort Family Rothschild
CHAPTER II The Rothschild Family During the Napoleonic Era
CHAPTER III The Great Napoleonic Crisis and Its Exploitation by the House of Rothschild
CHAPTER IV The Brothers Rothschild During the Period of Congresses, 1818-1822
CHAPTER V The Rothschild Business Throughout the World
CHAPTER VI The House of Rothschild Rides the Storm
Historians, in interpreting the nineteenth century, have laid stress on many and various aspects of the period under study; and descriptions of isolated periods, single episodes, and individuals are scattered amongst hundreds and even thousands of books. On the other hand, certain special features of the period under consideration have been, for various reasons, entirely neglected. An example of such neglect is the ignoring by historians of the role played by the Rothschild family in the history of the nineteenth century, and 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. For, strangely enough, the influence of the Rothschilds is barely mentioned, or at the most casually referred to, in otherwise comprehensive and painstaking historical treatises.
Special literature dealing with the House of Rothschild usually falls into one of two groups, either fulsome paeans of praise commissioned by the House itself, or scurrilous pamphlets inspired by hatred—both equally unpleasant. There are, however, two works of serious value in existence, which are partially compiled from legal documents, but they are of small scope. One is by an employee of the Rothschilds, Christian Wilhelm Berghoeffer, and the other is the impartial work of Dr. Richard Ehrenberg; but these treat only of isolated incidents in the history of the House, and throw no light on its pan-European importance.
The object of the present work, which deals with the period 1770-1830, is to trace the rise of the House of Rothschild from its small beginnings to the great position it attained, culminating in the year of its great crisis.
In the course of my researches I found that references to the name of Rothschild in official documents and in books of memoirs were as common as they are rare in contemporary textbooks. I made a point of collecting all available data until my drawers were literally crammed with letters, deeds, and documents containing the name of Rothschild, and bearing dates of almost every year of the nineteenth century. My next step was to visit the various European capitals which had been the scene of the family activities, in order to enrich my store of references with all the relevant literature. The subject is indeed inexhaustible, but the material I had amassed encouraged me to essay a complete picture.
The subject required the most delicate treatment, but my determination to undertake the work was accompanied by the definite intention of according it complete impartiality, for I was convinced from the beginning that a prejudiced outlook would render the work utterly valueless.
The House of Rothschild, as will be readily understood, did not throw open its archives to my inspection, for it is particularly careful in guarding its more important business secrets. But this was not entirely without its advantage, for it left me completely free from political considerations and uninfluenced by racial, national, and religious predilections or antipathies. I was thus enabled, in accordance with my wish, to begin an independent historical research into the part played by this House in the nineteenth century, which I knew to be far more important than is commonly thought.
CHAPTER II The Rothschild Family During the Napoleonic Era
CHAPTER III The Great Napoleonic Crisis and Its Exploitation by the House of Rothschild
CHAPTER IV The Brothers Rothschild During the Period of Congresses, 1818-1822
CHAPTER V The Rothschild Business Throughout the World
CHAPTER VI The House of Rothschild Rides the Storm
Historians, in interpreting the nineteenth century, have laid stress on many and various aspects of the period under study; and descriptions of isolated periods, single episodes, and individuals are scattered amongst hundreds and even thousands of books. On the other hand, certain special features of the period under consideration have been, for various reasons, entirely neglected. An example of such neglect is the ignoring by historians of the role played by the Rothschild family in the history of the nineteenth century, and 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. For, strangely enough, the influence of the Rothschilds is barely mentioned, or at the most casually referred to, in otherwise comprehensive and painstaking historical treatises.
Special literature dealing with the House of Rothschild usually falls into one of two groups, either fulsome paeans of praise commissioned by the House itself, or scurrilous pamphlets inspired by hatred—both equally unpleasant. There are, however, two works of serious value in existence, which are partially compiled from legal documents, but they are of small scope. One is by an employee of the Rothschilds, Christian Wilhelm Berghoeffer, and the other is the impartial work of Dr. Richard Ehrenberg; but these treat only of isolated incidents in the history of the House, and throw no light on its pan-European importance.
The object of the present work, which deals with the period 1770-1830, is to trace the rise of the House of Rothschild from its small beginnings to the great position it attained, culminating in the year of its great crisis.
In the course of my researches I found that references to the name of Rothschild in official documents and in books of memoirs were as common as they are rare in contemporary textbooks. I made a point of collecting all available data until my drawers were literally crammed with letters, deeds, and documents containing the name of Rothschild, and bearing dates of almost every year of the nineteenth century. My next step was to visit the various European capitals which had been the scene of the family activities, in order to enrich my store of references with all the relevant literature. The subject is indeed inexhaustible, but the material I had amassed encouraged me to essay a complete picture.
The subject required the most delicate treatment, but my determination to undertake the work was accompanied by the definite intention of according it complete impartiality, for I was convinced from the beginning that a prejudiced outlook would render the work utterly valueless.
The House of Rothschild, as will be readily understood, did not throw open its archives to my inspection, for it is particularly careful in guarding its more important business secrets. But this was not entirely without its advantage, for it left me completely free from political considerations and uninfluenced by racial, national, and religious predilections or antipathies. I was thus enabled, in accordance with my wish, to begin an independent historical research into the part played by this House in the nineteenth century, which I knew to be far more important than is commonly thought.
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First published January 1, 1928
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Egon Caesar Conte Corti
46 books7 followersEgon Caesar Conte Corti alle Catene (from 1919 Egon Caesar Corti) was an officer in the Austro-Hungarian Army who, after the dissolution of the empire, became an author of biographies and histories,, most notably about the Habsburg dynasty in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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January 16, 2025
The Rothschild banking clan was founded by Mayer Amschel Rothschild, a Frankfort Jew. Working with his five sons, his firm grew to preeminence in the geopolitical crucible of the Napoleonic wars. After the old man's death, the brothers dispersed across Europe, establishing branches in London, Paris, Vienna, and Naples. The Rothschilds became the foremost international bankers in the world, providing large loans to governments and rubbing elbows with such illustrious personages as Metternich and Louis Philippe.
As the author, Count Corti, explains in the introduction, the Rothschilds are generally left out of history, despite the important role they played in shaping it. Indeed, they were known to have used their influence to suppress criticism of themselves in the press. The Rothschilds, uneducated Jews straight out of the ghetto, forced their way into high society (from which such persons were normally excluded) and, whenever possible, pushed for loosening of restrictions on Jews. Rootless internationalists, each brother moved to a different country to facilitate their financial interests there. Though they certainly had tremendous wealth, power, and influence, the historical impact of the Rothschilds is typically exaggerated by conspiracists. Count Corti strives to explain their origins objectively, and dispels some of the popular legends that had grown up around the family.
As the author, Count Corti, explains in the introduction, the Rothschilds are generally left out of history, despite the important role they played in shaping it. Indeed, they were known to have used their influence to suppress criticism of themselves in the press. The Rothschilds, uneducated Jews straight out of the ghetto, forced their way into high society (from which such persons were normally excluded) and, whenever possible, pushed for loosening of restrictions on Jews. Rootless internationalists, each brother moved to a different country to facilitate their financial interests there. Though they certainly had tremendous wealth, power, and influence, the historical impact of the Rothschilds is typically exaggerated by conspiracists. Count Corti strives to explain their origins objectively, and dispels some of the popular legends that had grown up around the family.
March 22, 2025
An interesting general history of the family's banking business, particularly as how various European cultures and governments impacted the family's aspirations personally. Lots of detail I haven't seen elsewhere but little comment regarding how political and geopolitical aspects of the family business impacted other people and nations. More info on how the family wielded their financial power as well as spiritual aspects related to their decision making processes would have garnered this read five stars.
June 9, 2022
Uitzonderlijk gedetailleerde beschrijving van het ontstaan en terloops van de familie Rothschild. Het spel van schuiven, toesteken en timen op zijn opperbest. Uiterst interessant.
Mocht een vrouwelijke afgevaardigde van de familie Rothschild dit lezen; ik ben nog vrijgezel !
Hier behoorlijk wat uurtjes lezen in zitten en bewust dit met zo min mogelijk tussenpozen gedaan om in het verhaal te blijven.
Mocht een vrouwelijke afgevaardigde van de familie Rothschild dit lezen; ik ben nog vrijgezel !
Hier behoorlijk wat uurtjes lezen in zitten en bewust dit met zo min mogelijk tussenpozen gedaan om in het verhaal te blijven.
June 15, 2024
A balance account of the historical financer of the past 150 years to say the least this time away from the conspiracy kingdom
I will reread it once more and this recommend it
I will reread it once more and this recommend it
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May 31, 2016very insightful and a primary source
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