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The Smuggling Banker of Frankfurt
36:11 - 40:18 (04:06)
This episode tells the story of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, a Jewish banker in Frankfurt who made a fortune smuggling textiles and eventually became the founder of the powerful Rothschild banking dynasty.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss ethical dilemmas, weighing the importance of integrity in different scenarios.
36:11 - 38:23 (02:11)
Ethics
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss ethical dilemmas, weighing the importance of integrity in different scenarios. They touch on the story of Mayer Rothschild and his efforts to help Jews in Germany.
ChapterThe Smuggling Banker of Frankfurt
EpisodeSPECIAL: The Rothschilds (Part 1)
PodcastMy First Million
Rothschild was making a lot of money smuggling textiles from England during the Napoleonic Wars, but faced the risk of crackdowns from authorities.
38:23 - 40:18 (01:54)
Napoleonic Wars
Summary
Rothschild was making a lot of money smuggling textiles from England during the Napoleonic Wars, but faced the risk of crackdowns from authorities. However, many officials ignored the illegal activity in Frankfurt.