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How the Rothschild Family Became the Richest in the World
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28:09 - 36:11 (08:02)

The Rothschild family gained their wealth through a combination of luck, shrewd business tactics, and unique circumstances during pivotal moments in history. From investing in the post office to making deals with other Jewish bankers, the family's success was built on their ability to adapt and take advantage of opportunities.

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A man creatively used mail to gain information about the news in Europe and make investments, but faced obstacles when local officials held mail for inspection.
28:09 - 30:17 (02:07)
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Investments
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A man creatively used mail to gain information about the news in Europe and make investments, but faced obstacles when local officials held mail for inspection.

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How the Rothschild Family Became the Richest in the World
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SPECIAL: The Rothschilds (Part 1)
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My First Million
Despite not having enough money, Rothschild won a contract to supply the coalition army and made deals with other Jewish bankers in his network.
30:17 - 35:02 (04:44)
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Rothschild
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Despite not having enough money, Rothschild won a contract to supply the coalition army and made deals with other Jewish bankers in his network. He became more resourceful than the banking houses throughout Germany and could move money and documents to his neighbor's basement before authorities could reach it.

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How the Rothschild Family Became the Richest in the World
Episode
SPECIAL: The Rothschilds (Part 1)
Podcast
My First Million
Being anti-fragile is a business strategy where it makes more money in times of recession.
35:02 - 36:11 (01:09)
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business strategy
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Being anti-fragile is a business strategy where it makes more money in times of recession. It means being prepared for every eventuality and things that would bankrupt a lesser banker actually end up making more money for the business.

Chapter
How the Rothschild Family Became the Richest in the World
Episode
SPECIAL: The Rothschilds (Part 1)
Podcast
My First Million