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The House of Rothschild

The World's Banker 1849-1998
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The House of Rothschild by Niall Ferguson delves into the fascinating history of the Rothschild banking dynasty. It explores their rise to financial prominence over the 19th century, highlighting their influence on major European political events and the global economy. The book provides insights into the family's secretive operations and wide-reaching impact, painting a vivid picture of the pivotal role they played in shaping modern financial systems.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersection of wealth, power, and global influence. Niall Ferguson meticulously explores the rise and impact of a banking dynasty that played a pivotal role in shaping economic history. Readers with an interest in financial history, empire-building, and the socio-political transformations of modern Europe will find this account both enlightening and engaging.

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Deals with the history of the legendary Rothschild banking dynasty. This title also shows the portrait of one of the most powerful and fascinating families of modern times. It shows how their power waned as conflicts from Crimea to the Second World War repeatedly threatened the stability of their worldwide empire, and more.

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This second volume of Niall Ferguson's acclaimed, landmark history of the legendary Rothschild banking dynasty concludes his myth-breaking portrait of one of the most powerful and fascinating families of modern times.

With all the depth, clarity and drama with which he traced the Rothschild's ascent, Ferguson shows how their power waned as conflicts from Crimea to the Second World War repeatedly threatened the stability of their worldwide empire, and how their failure to establish themselves successfully in the United States would prove fateful.

At once a classic family saga and a major work of economic, social and political history, this is the definitive biography of some of the most powerful financiers of recent times.

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The House of Rothschild by Niall Ferguson is widely praised for its detailed historical research and storytelling. Critics commend it as a significant academic achievement, highlighting its engaging narrative that makes complex historical topics accessible to a broad audience. The work is celebrated for its in-depth exploration of the Rothschild family's impact on history, blending scholarly insight with captivating prose.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140286625

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 655g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Niall Ferguson is one of Britain's most renowned historians. He is the Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, a senior faculty fellow of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard, and a visiting professor at Tsinghua University, Beijing. He is the author of fifteen books, including The Pity of War, The House of Rothschild, Empire, Civilization and Kissinger, 1923-1968- The Idealist, which won the Council on Foreign Relations Arthur Ross Prize. He is an award-making filmmaker, too, having won an international Emmy for his PBS series The Ascent of Money. His many other prizes 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). He was named Columnist of the Year at the 2018 British Press Awards.

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