Blog Episode 2 of Rothschild Family Series. Mayer Amschel Rothschild had just died in 1812. In his will, he left clear orders for his five sons. “Go to the five most important cities in Europe. Open your own banking houses. Work as one family. Share every secret. Never let outsiders break your unity.” The sons obeyed. What started as one … Continue reading BE 2: The Five Sons Spread Out – Building Europe’s Money Web (1790s–1830s)