European History

Exploring the complex interplay between imperialism, diplomacy, and globalization that led to World War I's devastating outbreak.

Explore the history of the Dutch East India Company and its impact on global trade and commerce, from its rise to its fall in the 17th-18th centuries.

Explore the historical phenomenon of rentiers in 19th-century Europe who accumulated wealth through government bonds.

Learn about the Rothschild family's rise to power in 19th-century Europe, their impact on high finance, and their influence on European politics.

Learn about the rise of the Rothschild banking dynasty from its humble beginnings to becoming one of Europe's most influential financial powers.

The Rothschild family's rise to dominance in the London bond market and their impact on European history.

Explore the pivotal Battle of Waterloo and its impact on European history, along with the financial conundrum faced by the Rothschild family in the early 19th century.

Napoleon Bonaparte's return to power in 1815 led to a renewed conflict between his forces and those of the coalition powers, having far-reaching consequences for European politics, economy, and society.

Understand how the Battle of Waterloo marked a financial turning point in European history, comparing debt-based systems with plunder-based economies.

Learn about the Rothschild family's rise to power through their financial empire during the 19th century, shaping European politics, economy, and culture.

Explore how Napoleon Bonaparte's military campaigns and Nathan Rothschild's financial innovations transformed Europe's economy and politics during the late 18th century.

Explore how the discovery of silver in the New World transformed global finance, creating a new currency and shaping European economies.