#144 - The Rothschilds III - Five Brothers

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

The ghetto walls were slowly coming down, but Mayer Anschel and Gutele refused to leave the Judengasse. Unusual opportunities arose for the Rothschilds when Napoleon opened a port for smuggling gold, although all was not plain sailing. The result was an international network based on Mayer Amschel's instruction, where unity and the Jewish Nation reigned supreme. Along the way,Taxis & Thurn, the Duke of Wellington & Hersh Liebman all formed part of the enduring and memorable narrative. But the question of the origins of his wealth, still remains unanswered.... https://koshertravelers.com/pesach-2025-elysium-resort-spa-hotel/

Chapters

00:00 The Rothschilds and European Finance

02:22 Emancipation and the Ghetto Experience

04:11 Tax Investigations and Business Operations

06:32 Smuggling and Trade Challenges

10:46 The Rise of Nathan Rothschild

12:40 The Smuggling Operations and Economic Impact

19:14 Nathan Rothschild: The Napoleon of Finance

23:03 Legacy of Mayer Amschel Rothschild

27:21 Legacy of Influence: The Rothschild Family's Values

30:09 Unity and Success: The Rothschild Brothers' Commitment

32:57 The Early Years: Rothschild's Business Practices and Challenges

39:00 Theft and Betrayal: A Rothschild Scandal Uncovered

42:45 Communication Innovations: The Rothschilds' Use of Pigeons and Telegraphs

46:57 The Portrait of Guttler Rothschild: A Family Legacy

51:14 Mysteries of Wealth: The Rothschilds and Their Historical Context