The Romance of the Rothschilds (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ignatius Balla

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331753413 ISBN 13: 9780331753417

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the hidden world of a famed banking dynasty and its far‑reaching impact on 19th‑century Europe.

This book traces the Rothschilds from their rise in Frankfurt to their influence across Vienna, Paris, and London, showing how money, politics, and culture intertwined in a time of upheaval. Readable portraits of key figures reveal how their public success collided with personal trials, from elite circles to the pressures of war and recession.

Across vivid vignettes, you’ll see how the family built and defended vast networks, navigated political crises, and shaped institutions. The narrative blends social history with finance, offering a window into the era’s markets, patronage, and public life, while highlighting moments of generosity and public service.

• Character sketches of barons and bankers who steered large-scale finance and diplomacy.
• Stories of banks, railways, and credit institutions that helped shape modern European economies.
• Scenes from royal courts, urban salons, and the pressures of market crises.
• glimpses into personal loyalties, family strategy, and acts of philanthropy.

Ideal for readers of historical biographies and financial history who want a nuanced, human portrait of a powerful family and the age that defined them.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331753413
• ISBN 13: 9780331753417
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300