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The Magnificent Rothschilds
The Magnificent Rothschilds by Cecil Roth is a comprehensive account of the rise of the Rothschild family, one of the most influential and powerful banking dynasties in the world. The book traces the family's origins in the Jewish ghettos of Frankfurt, Germany, and follows their journey as they establish themselves as prominent financiers in Europe. The book explores the Rothschilds' involvement in major historical events, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Congress of Vienna, and the creation of the state of Israel. It also delves into the family's personal lives, including their marriages, relationships, and philanthropic endeavors.Through extensive research and interviews with family members, Roth provides a detailed and engaging account of the Rothschilds' legacy, highlighting their immense wealth, cultural contributions, and enduring influence. The Magnificent Rothschilds is a fascinating read for anyone interested in finance, history, and the power of family dynasties.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.
312 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2007
About the author
Cecil Roth
123 books8 followersCecil Roth (5 March 1899 – 21 June 1970),[1] was a British Jewish historian.
A prolific writer, Roth published more than 600 books and articles, which have been translated into many languages, including histories of the Jews in England (1941) and Italy (1946), A History of the Marranos (3d ed. 1966), The Jews in the Renaissance (1959), Jewish Art (1961), and The Dead Sea Scrolls (1965).
He was educated at Merton College, Oxford (Ph.D., 1924)[1] and later returned to Oxford as Reader in Post-Biblical Jewish Studies from 1939 to 1964.[2] Thereafter he was visiting professor at Bar-Ilan University, Israel (1964–1965), and at the City University of New York (1966–1969).
Roth was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in 1925 and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 1941.[1] He died, aged 71, on 21 June 1970 in Jerusalem.[2]
A prolific writer, Roth published more than 600 books and articles, which have been translated into many languages, including histories of the Jews in England (1941) and Italy (1946), A History of the Marranos (3d ed. 1966), The Jews in the Renaissance (1959), Jewish Art (1961), and The Dead Sea Scrolls (1965).
He was educated at Merton College, Oxford (Ph.D., 1924)[1] and later returned to Oxford as Reader in Post-Biblical Jewish Studies from 1939 to 1964.[2] Thereafter he was visiting professor at Bar-Ilan University, Israel (1964–1965), and at the City University of New York (1966–1969).
Roth was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in 1925 and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 1941.[1] He died, aged 71, on 21 June 1970 in Jerusalem.[2]
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May 14, 2020
"It seems to one who has attempted to obtain a glimpse on the three brothers through the eyes of their contemporaries, and as they stand recorded in their own achievements, that as long as there are to be rich men in the world the Magnificent Rothschilds may continue to serve as exemplars of great wealth, not ill-gotten, not selfishly administered, and not ignobly dispensed."
This is a fitting phrase to close the book, and pretty much says it all.
This is a fitting phrase to close the book, and pretty much says it all.
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