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The Rothschild Family’s Involvement in European Wars
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The Rothschilds invested in war and funded both sides of European conflicts to protect their wealth and ensure they got paid back. They had family members stationed throughout Europe to oversee their financial interests and conduct secret banking activities.
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The Rothschilds had five sons who established financial institutions in different parts of Europe, with Nathan Mayer Rothschild in London becoming the most prominent.
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Rothschilds
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The Rothschilds had five sons who established financial institutions in different parts of Europe, with Nathan Mayer Rothschild in London becoming the most prominent. The family's involvement in funding wars helped them further establish their banking empire.
ChapterThe Rothschild Family’s Involvement in European Wars
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In 1811, the British army needed more cash to pay their troops in Spain in the fight against Napoleon.
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Nathan Rothschild
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In 1811, the British army needed more cash to pay their troops in Spain in the fight against Napoleon. Nathan Rothschild secured the contract to pay the troops and became crucial to the British war effort.