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House of Rothschild: Money's Prophets: 1798-1848

by Niall Ferguson

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Publisher Comments:

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 phenomenal economic success. of color photos.

Synopsis:

Presents a portrait of Europe's most powerful banking family, tracing their influence on European finance, on political events, and on European Jewry.
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Table of Contents

v. 1. Money's prophets, 1798-1848 — v. 2. The world's banker, 1849-1999.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780140240849
Subtitle:
Volume 1: Money's Prophets: 1798-1848
Author:
Ferguson, Niall
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Banks & Banking
Subject:
Jews
Subject:
Europe - General
Subject:
Bankers
Subject:
Banks and banking
Subject:
Rich & Famous
Subject:
Rothschild family
Subject:
Jews -- Europe.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Series Volume:
3147-124
Publication Date:
November 1999
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
672
Dimensions:
925x602x126 135
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