This innovative Jewish family were the first to fully execute a cross border letter of credit. They continued to have had strong banking DNA that passed on well across the generations. Guy took over the bank's direction in Paris, and stretched it further to New York and the US market. Although a later generation, I see him as a key sixth member of the family to expand the firm's reach and making them truly global in ability.
What is most surprising to the reader though, may be Guy's military career during World War Two. He seems to have been very happy to be a simple soldier and came out well, once tested in battle. He was given a medal for his valor and got recognized by General Charles de Gaulle. The circle of life recrossed again when both paths after de Gaulle became head of state.
Another clear connection is a politician who started out as a manager within the Rothschild bank in Paris, Georges Pompidou. A brilliant man of high EQ (emotional intelligence) not just high IQ, he later replaced de Gaulle as the president of France. Maria Callas, Coco Chanel, and even Salvador Dali, was a famous artist of the time all feature here. They were often at the same parties with George and Guy. Queen Elizabeth, and her love of horses also make an appearance in this memoir full of many varied and rich slices of life. Some of these parties have been legendary and discussed as part of the illuminati crowd. The bizarre dress at one of those remarkable events held at a the family castle, even inspired a scene from "Eyes Wide Shut" starring Tom Cruise, can only be described visually as Dali-esque!
2) The Rothschilds are not technically aristocrats within British society, has they have not survived as English nobles for 500+ years.
The Top 3 Takeaways from this book that impact any reader are:
1) There is a clear intermingling with multi-generational HNWI families and their wealth and politics. Wealth is about any decent return of capital learned by family members internally!
2) The Rothschilds are not technically aristocrats within British society, has they have not survived as English nobles for 500+ years.
3) Keeping strong economically after initial financial success has never been easy. It takes skill for families to continue past many generations. The Rothschilds have always found a way for over 250+ years.
How this key individual Guy de Rothschild, criss-crossed among politicians, statesman, celebrities, businessmen, and the world of horse racing is fascinating. The very revealing and open access to one of the world's wealthiest families is a pleasant surprise. It also leaves any reader with a great satisfaction into a life well lived and fully enjoyed. Highly recommended, without question.
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