1
/
of
1
Digital Text Publishing Company
The Rothschilds: The Financial Rulers of Nations
The Rothschilds: The Financial Rulers of Nations
Regular price
$2.99 USD
Regular price
Sale price
$2.99 USD
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Quantity
Couldn't load pickup availability
The Rothschilds: The Financial Rulers of Nations, by John Reeves. Published in Chicago in 1887 with an inter-active Table of Contents. (434 pages)
The Publisher has copy-edited this book to improve the formatting, style and accuracy of the text to make it readable. This did not involve changing the substance of the text. Some books, due to age and other factors may contain imperfections. Since there are many books such as this one that are important and beneficial to literary interests, we have made it digitally available and have brought it back into print for the preservation of printed works of the past.
Contents.
Chapter I. About The Jews — Chapter II. Mayer Amschel Rothschild — THE FRANKFORT FIRM — Chapter III. The Progress of the Firm — Chapter IV. Anselm Mayer von Rothschild — THE FRANKFORT FIRM (continued) — Chapter V. Nathan Mayer Rothschild — THE LONDON FIRM — Chapter VI. Baron Lionel de Rothschild — THE LONDON FIRM (continued) — Chapter VII. Baron Carl von Rothschild — THE NAPLES FIRM — Chapter VIII. Baron Salomon von Rothschild — THE VIENNA FIRM — Chapter IX. Baron James de Rothschild — THE PARIS FIRM — Chapter X. ROTHSCHILDIANA
Excerpt:
...In 1804, Rothschild contracted with the Danish government for the issue of a loan of four million thalers: a sign of his growing influence and prosperity. At that time all Europe was in arms against Napoleon, who defeated and overran kingdom after kingdom. In 1806, the Emperor sent a portion of his army to chastise Frankfort and Hesse-Cassel for the support they had given to the cause of the Allies. The truth was that the Landgrave, having a keen eye for business, had found he could largely augment his already handsome fortune by placing his troops at the-disposal of the Prussian and English governments, receiving in return large subsidies. This conduct reached the ears of the "child of fortune," who determined to administer a severe punishment to the Landgrave, by plundering and sacking Hesse-Cassel. The approach of the French becoming known, the Landgrave concluded that under the circumstances discretion was the better part of valour. He therefore made hasty preparations for flight. But, although he would by flight secure the safety of his person, he could not render his money safe, for that he was forced to leave behind. Consisting as it did largely of specie, its mere bulk was a hindrance to its removal, and yet to leave it where it was would be but making a present of it to the French. In his dilemma he recollected Rothschild, and, thinking the banker might be able to take charge of his money, he had it packed and sent to Frankfort.
..."Mayer" said the Landgrave, "I have already had some experience of your honesty and integrity, and have now to put it to further proof. I wish to deposit with you my whole fortune; to your care I leave it, to be returned to me in more peaceful and happier times."
..."Such a signal mark of your confidence and esteem flatters and honours me, your Highness; but do you not forget that the French will be here in a few days?"
..."Do you think so?"
..."And that in their train there always follows a band of lawless ruffians, who will fall upon us and plunder us without mercy. It will be a time of unrestrained pillage, as your Highness must know full well."
..."Ah, well, Mayer, I leave my fortune to your care, and you will act as you think best. I ask no receipt from you, knowing that in your hands the money will be safe, if you can but keep the French from handling it."
The Publisher has copy-edited this book to improve the formatting, style and accuracy of the text to make it readable. This did not involve changing the substance of the text. Some books, due to age and other factors may contain imperfections. Since there are many books such as this one that are important and beneficial to literary interests, we have made it digitally available and have brought it back into print for the preservation of printed works of the past.
Contents.
Chapter I. About The Jews — Chapter II. Mayer Amschel Rothschild — THE FRANKFORT FIRM — Chapter III. The Progress of the Firm — Chapter IV. Anselm Mayer von Rothschild — THE FRANKFORT FIRM (continued) — Chapter V. Nathan Mayer Rothschild — THE LONDON FIRM — Chapter VI. Baron Lionel de Rothschild — THE LONDON FIRM (continued) — Chapter VII. Baron Carl von Rothschild — THE NAPLES FIRM — Chapter VIII. Baron Salomon von Rothschild — THE VIENNA FIRM — Chapter IX. Baron James de Rothschild — THE PARIS FIRM — Chapter X. ROTHSCHILDIANA
Excerpt:
...In 1804, Rothschild contracted with the Danish government for the issue of a loan of four million thalers: a sign of his growing influence and prosperity. At that time all Europe was in arms against Napoleon, who defeated and overran kingdom after kingdom. In 1806, the Emperor sent a portion of his army to chastise Frankfort and Hesse-Cassel for the support they had given to the cause of the Allies. The truth was that the Landgrave, having a keen eye for business, had found he could largely augment his already handsome fortune by placing his troops at the-disposal of the Prussian and English governments, receiving in return large subsidies. This conduct reached the ears of the "child of fortune," who determined to administer a severe punishment to the Landgrave, by plundering and sacking Hesse-Cassel. The approach of the French becoming known, the Landgrave concluded that under the circumstances discretion was the better part of valour. He therefore made hasty preparations for flight. But, although he would by flight secure the safety of his person, he could not render his money safe, for that he was forced to leave behind. Consisting as it did largely of specie, its mere bulk was a hindrance to its removal, and yet to leave it where it was would be but making a present of it to the French. In his dilemma he recollected Rothschild, and, thinking the banker might be able to take charge of his money, he had it packed and sent to Frankfort.
..."Mayer" said the Landgrave, "I have already had some experience of your honesty and integrity, and have now to put it to further proof. I wish to deposit with you my whole fortune; to your care I leave it, to be returned to me in more peaceful and happier times."
..."Such a signal mark of your confidence and esteem flatters and honours me, your Highness; but do you not forget that the French will be here in a few days?"
..."Do you think so?"
..."And that in their train there always follows a band of lawless ruffians, who will fall upon us and plunder us without mercy. It will be a time of unrestrained pillage, as your Highness must know full well."
..."Ah, well, Mayer, I leave my fortune to your care, and you will act as you think best. I ask no receipt from you, knowing that in your hands the money will be safe, if you can but keep the French from handling it."
Share
