The Rise of the House of Rothschild |
Dentro del libro
Resultados 1-5 de 100
Página 18
... possible , such as are now coming into use again . On the ground floor was the parents ' small bedroom , while the numerous children had to share one other little room . A narrow passage led to a kind of roof terrace— a tiny roof garden ...
... possible , such as are now coming into use again . On the ground floor was the parents ' small bedroom , while the numerous children had to share one other little room . A narrow passage led to a kind of roof terrace— a tiny roof garden ...
Página 22
... possible any longer completely to conceal such large profits . Until 1794 the family property had for twenty years been assessed at the constant figure of only 2,000 gulden , and they had paid taxes in accordance with this " assessment ...
... possible any longer completely to conceal such large profits . Until 1794 the family property had for twenty years been assessed at the constant figure of only 2,000 gulden , and they had paid taxes in accordance with this " assessment ...
Página 23
... possible to keep all the confidential positions in the family . The strong traditional community and family sense of the Jews , reenforced by persecution from out- side , compelling them to unite in their own defense , did wonders . The ...
... possible to keep all the confidential positions in the family . The strong traditional community and family sense of the Jews , reenforced by persecution from out- side , compelling them to unite in their own defense , did wonders . The ...
Página 25
... possible by the fact that Rothschild's wealth had increased rapidly during the last years of the war . Towards the end of the eighteenth century it cannot have been far short of a million gulden . The transfer of bills of exchange ...
... possible by the fact that Rothschild's wealth had increased rapidly during the last years of the war . Towards the end of the eighteenth century it cannot have been far short of a million gulden . The transfer of bills of exchange ...
Página 34
... possible that even greater sums and better conditions may be obtainable from him . " It is true that Lawaetz did not know Roths- child personally at this time . The successful conclusion in September , 1803 , of this , the first loan ...
... possible that even greater sums and better conditions may be obtainable from him . " It is true that Lawaetz did not know Roths- child personally at this time . The successful conclusion in September , 1803 , of this , the first loan ...
Otras ediciones - Ver todo
Términos y frases comunes
ambassador amount Amschel Meyer army asked Austrian Austrian government bankers banking firm Barbier Baron Bethmann bonds bourse brothers Rothschild Buderus Carl Rothschild Carlshausen Archives carry cash Cassel chancellor child Count Stadion court crown agent Dalberg ducats Duke Elector of Hesse Emperor Francis England English Europe exceedingly fact favor Ficquelmont finance minister firm of Rothschild former ref France Frankfort French Gentz gulden Hanau Herr Herries House of Rothschild imperial important informed interest issue James Rothschild Jewish Jews king Laibach landgrave letter loan London Majesty Marie Louise matter ment Meyer Amschel Rothschild million gulden Naples Napoleon Nathan Nathan Rothschild Neapolitan negotiations Neipperg offered Paris Parma payments peace police political position possible powers Prague Prince Metternich profit proposal Prussian received regarding reichsthalers request Roths Rothschild family securities sent Solomon Rothschild subsidies thalers tion transactions Treasury Archives troops Ugarte Vienna Villèle wishes wrote
Pasajes populares
Página 255 - It is not for me to express an opinion as to the wisdom or otherwise of this aim; a socialized economy may, or may not, be the answer to India's problems.
Página 182 - Their suggestion is entirely inadmissible . . . the gentry are entitled only to a helmet . . . otherwise there would be nothing to distinguish the higher ranks, as coronets, supporters and center shields are proper only to nobility. Moreover, no government will grant the emblems of other governments, as nobility is conferred for services to one's prince and one's country, but not for services to other countries. The lion is a symbol of courage only, which does not apply to these petitioners. The...
Página 195 - Major Martins who was being fatuously sentimental about the horrors of war and the large numbers who had been killed. 'Well,' said Rothschild, 'if they had not all died, Major, you would presumably still be a lieutenant!
Página 214 - Germany will be pleased with a development that will make it necessary for them to apply to France or England when they are in need of funds. "Who buys state bonds in Germany, and who has endeavored to raise the rate of exchange if it be not our nation? Has not our example engendered a certain confidence in state loans, so that Christian firms have also taken heart and invested part of their money in all kinds of securities?
Página 38 - is to remove the house of Hesse-Cassel from rulership and to strike it out of the list of powers.
Página 260 - The harmony between the brothers contributes largely to their success. None of them ever thinks of finding fault with another. None of them adversely criticizes any of the others' business dealings, even when the results do not come up to expectations.
Página 67 - Buderus invested 20,000 gulden and "promised to advise that firm in all business matters to the best of his ability and to advance its interests as far as he may find practicable.
Página 178 - I consider that the most suitable thing would be that your Majesty should make a gift to each of the two brothers Rothschild of a gold snuff-box bearing your Majesty's monogram in diamonds. Count Stadion might be consulted as to the monetary value of such a gift.
Página 259 - ... have had to discard her constitution if the House of Rothschilds had not made it possible for her to put off the evil day. Several medium and small states have also had recourse to its financial power in their difficulties. This puts it in a strong position to ask for favours, especially for a favour of such an apparently trivial nature as the protection of a few dozen Jews in a small state".
Página 195 - The Rothschild in this country . . . has an incredible influence upon all financial affairs here in London. It is widely stated, and is, indeed, close to the truth, that he entirely regulates the rate of exchange in the City. His power as a banker is enormous.