The House of Rothschild

Money's Prophets 1798-1848
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The House of Rothschild by Niall Ferguson delves into the remarkable history of the Rothschild family, exploring their rise to prominence in the financial world from the late 18th century. The book examines their influence on European political events and their legacy in modern banking, revealing the interplay between wealth, power, and diplomacy. With meticulous research, the author provides a portrait of a family that shaped economic history across generations.
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The House of Rothschild

A portrait of the remarkable, elusive Rothschild family. It uncovers the secrets behind the family's phenomenal economic success. It also reveals the details of the family's vast political network, which gave it access to and influence over many of the greatest statesmen of the age.

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From the bestselling author of The Ascent of Money and The Square and the Tower

In his rich and nuanced portrait of the remarkable, elusive Rothschild family, Oxford scholar and bestselling author Niall Ferguson uncovers the secrets behind the family's

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The biography of the Rothschild family by Niall Ferguson is highly acclaimed for its comprehensive research and engaging storytelling. It is praised as a remarkable historical achievement that combines academic rigour with compelling narrative, providing an impressive account of the Rothschilds' influence in history.

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ISBN: 9780140240849

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 November 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 536g

Pages: 544

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About the Author

Niall Ferguson is one of the world's most renowned historians. He is the author of Paper and Iron, The House of Rothschild, The Pity of War, The Cash Nexus, Empire, Colossus, The War of the World, The Ascent of Money, High Financier, Civilization, The Great Degeneration, Kissinger, 1923-1968- The Idealist, and The Square and the Tower. He is Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and a Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University, Beijing. His many awards include the Benjamin Franklin Prize for Public Service (2010), the Hayek Prize for Lifetime Achievement (2012) and the Ludwig Erhard Prize for Economic Journalism (2013).

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