Five Men of Frankfort: The Story of the Rothschilds

""Five Men of Frankfort: The Story of the Rothschilds"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Marcus Eli Ravage. The book tells the story of the Rothschild family, who were a prominent Jewish banking family in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book focuses on the five Rothschild brothers who lived in Frankfurt, Germany, and how they rose to power and became one of the wealthiest families in the world. The book begins with the story of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, the founder of the Rothschild dynasty, and his early life as a banker in Frankfurt. It then goes on to detail the lives of his five sons - Amschel, Salomon, Nathan, James, and Carl - and how they established their own banking businesses in different parts of Europe, including London, Paris, and Vienna. Throughout the book, Ravage explores the Rothschilds' business practices, their involvement in politics and international affairs, and their philanthropic activities. He also delves into the anti-Semitic attitudes and conspiracy theories that have surrounded the Rothschilds throughout history. Overall, ""Five Men of Frankfort: The Story of the Rothschilds"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most influential families in modern history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of banking, finance, and international politics.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.