The Rise of the House of Rothschild (1770-1830); The Reign of the House of Rothschild (1830-1871). 2-vol. set (Complete)
New York: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1928. Later printing (Tenth Thousand). Softcover. Quarto. XII, [2], 432, X, 457, [1]pp. Uncut. Original decorative wrappers over green cloth, with gold lettering on spines and blind-stamped armorial on front covers. Top edges red. Decorative endpapers. Frontispiece in each volume. This work is a mighty canvas of turbulent, scheming, warring Europe and of that family of golden Titans who pulled the strings on which kings, generals and whole nations danced. Count Corti carries on the career of the great banking firm of Europe. During a century of revolutions the Rothschild family played a dramatic and leading financial part in the fate of nations. Dynasties changed, thrones toppled, rival houses fell, but their sway continued. This captivating work is profusely illustrated with numerous b/w photographic reproductions of portraits, views and documents. Slight soiling and minor creasing on wrappers. Wraps in overall good to good+, binding and interior in very good condition. vg. Item #29119
Price: $150.00