Here is the story of the fantastic success of the Rothschild dynasty, whose surname has long been synonymous with luxury, extravagance and impeccable manners.This book finally opens the curtain on the life of a family that, like the Rockefeller, Kennedy or Windsor families, is still shrouded in rumors and conspiracy theories.The author of the book, Eli de Rothschild Jr., a direct descendant of the first of the Rothschilds, vividly and wittily describes the history of his family, showing that she achieved her greatness not by conspiratorial methods at all — but thanks to unwritten rules that all members of the clan steadily observed.How did the Rothschilds manage to build their empire in a world full of hatred of Jews?Is it true that one of the Rothschilds earned 20 million francs on the defeat of Napoleon?Why did the five sons of the founder of the dynasty go to different parts of the world?And what secrets of accumulation, preservation and multiplication of money do the Rothschilds continue to pass on from generation to generation?The answers to these questions are in the fascinating book by Eli de Rothschild Jr.