Rothschild family (Subject)

A biography of the famous Rothschild family from their relatively modest beginnings in Frankfurt to their status as the wealthiest family that ever lived.

Beyond the phenomenal amount of money the Rothschild have acquired, the author presents some of the more interesting tidbits about the Rothschilds; that a Rothschild became the first Jewish person elected to British parliament, that the family has produced its fair share of eccentrics (which is fine by me) and that World War II showed who the Rothchild's friends were.

We should all know more about the Rothschilds, not because I think they are a secretive evil organisation that secretly controls the world (I don't think this) but that it's always useful to know what gaspingly wealthy people are up to. ( )