: The Rothschilds revolutionized the sovereign bond market and provided critical loans to European governments, notably during the Napoleonic Wars and the 1848 revolutions.
: The dynasty began with Mayer Amschel in Frankfurt's Jewish quarter. He established a successful financial services business and a reputation for trustworthiness. Rothschildsaga zip
: Mayer's five sons expanded the business into a multinational network across five major European cities: Frankfurt : Amschel Mayer Rothschild London : Nathan Mayer Rothschild (N M Rothschild & Sons) Paris : James Mayer de Rothschild (de Rothschild Frères) Vienna : Salomon Mayer von Rothschild Naples : Carl Mayer von Rothschild : The Rothschilds revolutionized the sovereign bond market