Rothschild Family

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

Explore the rise of the Rothschild family to dominance in international finance after the Napoleonic Wars, a complex phenomenon shrouded in myth and speculation.

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.

Learn how Nathan Rothschild's role in financing Wellington's campaign during the Napoleonic Wars marked the beginning of the Rothschild family's involvement in international finance and their rise to power in European politics.

Nathan Rothschild adapted business strategy after Battle of Waterloo, building family fortune through diversification and risk management.

The Rothschild family's business correspondence reveals their significance in European finance during the 18th and 19th centuries, highlighting the importance of communication, relationships, and financial acumen.