The Rothschild family, leveraging their status in the financial industry, wielded influence over the financial markets of various European countries. Coupled with their political investments, they became close friends with leaders across Europe.
Thus, members of the Rothschild family typically held noble titles.
But having noble titles alone did not satisfy the Rothschilds. They also aspired to enter the political arenas of various countries, especially a global powerhouse like the United Kingdom.
Ned Rothschild's father, Lionel Rothschild, had harbored ambitions to join the UK's House of Commons ever since taking over the British Rothschild operations.
At the time, the UK operated under a constitutional monarchy, with national power concentrated entirely in Parliament. Members of Parliament enjoyed an unparalleled level of social status.
