In the bustling heart of Europe during the 19th century, a young and ambitious banker of Jewish descent, Mayer Amschel Rothschild, faces the adversities of his time as he strives to consolidate his financial empire. After starting as a humble merchant in Germany, Mayer realizes that his ability to handle money is extraordinary and decides to broaden his horizons. As he forges alliances with European royalty and navigates political intrigues, his family becomes one of the most influential in the continent.
The story focuses on the evolution of his empire through the eyes of his children, who must grapple with the tensions and rivalries that arise both within the family and in the financial world. Ambition, loyalty, and love intertwine as each family member fights for their place in a game where strategy and cunning are as important as money itself.
With a focus on the issues of Jewish identity and the struggle against antisemitism, the narrative unfolds an emotional drama that reveals the roots of a dynasty that would change the course of capitalism. As tensions rise and internal conflicts threaten to unravel everything they have built, the Rothschild family must find a balance between their legacy and the external forces that seek to bring them down. Set against a captivating historical backdrop, the plot explores the limits of ambition and the price of power.