When historians mention the British financial circle during the gold standard period, they inevitably mention the Rothschild family. It is undeniable that this family is too legendary.
There was nothing surprising about this Jewish financial family born in Frankfurt. The founders, Meyer and his son, were antique coin sellers at first. Later, they got a ride on many European feudal lords through antique trading, and finally got involved in the financial industry. .
His five sons went to five important financial centers in Europe, London, Paris, Vienna, Naples and Frankfurt. In these financial center cities, Meyer's five sons each started their own financial careers, thus making the entire Rothschild movement The German family's banking business became bigger and stronger.
Among them, the London branch is undoubtedly the most outstanding, and it is not just because Nathan and his son are the best. In fact, the key is that Britain at that time was the place where capitalism was most prosperous.
Use the power of the state to protect the interests of capitalists. No matter how big your business is here, you don't have to be afraid of kings and nobles coming to rob it.
It is precisely because of the sanctity of property and the fact that Britain's industrial strength has enhanced its national power that capital from all over Europe is willing to come here to develop.
It is easier to raise fish when the water is deep. It is precisely because the British air has the strongest smell of capital that Nathan and his son's career has flourished.
The Nathans began to provide war bond lending services to the British government, and also established the family's own intelligence network across Europe.
Even for a period of time, Nathan's own family's postal system was actually more efficient than the British national postal system.
It is through the asymmetry of information that the Nathan family can always know the outcome of the European continental battle in advance, so they can always successfully escape from the top and buy the bottom at the same time.
Using money to finance wars, investing in the gold rush in the western United States, helping Britain control the Suez Canal, investing in the Strait of Malacca, investing in the oil business... the Rothschild family has indeed indirectly controlled the entire British financial order for a hundred years.
One of the more glorious victories of this family was the "Balfour Declaration", which was the final diplomatic statement promoted by the Rothschild family, and this declaration directly became the first national support for the establishment of the state of Israel.
It is precisely because Britain was the first to recognize that Jews can establish an independent country that it has received support from more countries. The birth and recognition of Israel cannot be separated from the recognition of these world powers.
Many times, might makes right. When the United Kingdom, the United States, France and other European countries have negotiated and decided to establish Israel in a certain place, the locals have no right to object, or the objection is invalid.
It is precisely with the support of so many powerful countries that Israel was able to establish and grow as a nation.
If there are still people who don't understand the power of the Rothschild family, then please look through the historical archives. The so-called "Balfour Declaration" is actually called "The British Foreign Office to Baron Walter Rothschild and Great Britain and Ireland" An open letter from Zionists"
Issued by British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour in 1917!
What is overwhelming power? How can money influence politics? Take a look at the rise and fall of the Rothschild family. It has perfectly explained what the magic of gold is!
The final decline of the Rothschild family was actually due to the development of the times. Because technology continued to advance and the United States, which was uniquely positioned, developed, the pony boys who originally followed the European financial consortium gradually matured.
In Europe, as capitalism entered the stage of imperialism, a full-scale war inevitably broke out. Two world wars finally ended the glory of this family.
However, although the glory has ended, it does not mean that the family has completely declined. The bank controlled by this family is still operating healthily, but it is no longer a financial hegemon.
At the end of the 19th century when Xiao Letian was making waves, this family was at the height of his power. Their huge financial resources gave them the power to price gold in the Financial City.
The gold trading price in the City of England has become a global standard. Controlling the gold price in the City is equivalent to controlling the pound printing press.
How many pound notes are printed every year? This is really not the Queen's decision. It is calculated based on the gold stocks in the British treasury and private banks at that time.
This power is in the hands of the behind-the-scenes shareholders of the Bank of England, and only a small part of the names of these shareholders are public. Most of them are hidden in the dust of history and no one can pry.
Are the Rothschilds awesome? Of course it’s awesome!
Is the Rothschild family legendary? Of course legendary!
But it was precisely because of its excessive awesomeness and legend that some people later questioned it. They consulted countless historical materials and indeed found many doubtful points about this family.
Many of the legends that have been over-hyped in history are actually not worthy of scrutiny, such as the myth that Nathan used the time difference in intelligence during the Battle of Waterloo to make a huge profit of 1 million pounds!
After the study and inference of many historians in later generations, they felt that this story was completely a lie. Nathan Rothschild did not actually earn that much. This was completely beautified by future generations!
But historians only know how to search for the truth, and are never willing to analyze the information contained in lies!
Only insiders like Gordon can get some very secret information.
Gordon said to Emperor Tongzhi, "The Rothschild family is not as powerful as advertised, but the most terrifying thing is that with such a huge force, look at the propaganda that they are very powerful!"
"Why? Because the Rothschild family is just their elected spokesperson. They are a group of gods hiding behind the scenes. They are not responsible for direct contact with society!"
"But they still need to convey their demands to society, and at this time they need a celebrity-like spokesperson!"
"The Rothschilds are such a star family that walks on the stage. In fact, behind them there are countless god-like families whose financial resources far exceed his!"
"It is these capital families that have developed over hundreds of years that jointly control the pricing power of gold and jointly influence the direction of wealth in the world!"
"Your Majesty! I don't know these people at all, and I have no contact with them. I just advise you...their power is already higher than that of the emperor!"
"You have to be careful!"
At this point, Gordon has poured out all the information in his stomach. It is very rare for a military general to get so much vague information.
It was this ambiguous information that completely shocked Emperor Tongzhi. He did not understand the difference between the West and the East until today.
"You...you mean...many secretive families have been developing since the Ming Dynasty, accumulating strength, and then united together to form a group that controls money?"
"Ouch! My Majesty, not only the Ming Dynasty, but also according to time, some can even be pushed to the Southern Song Dynasty!"
