Chapter 29: The Rothschilds

The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain made the surprising success story of the Rothchilds possible. And the Rothschilds, in turn, made the Industrial Revolution possible across the rest of Europe. In this episode, we’ll cover:
Mayer Amschel Rothschild’s business in the Frankfurt ghetto
Nathan Rothschild’s activities in industrial Manchester
The big gamble the Rothschilds made against Napoleon
How Salomon and James Rothschild brought the railroads and other industry to the Continent
And more
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