ABSTRACT
Having explored the chronological development of the Rothschilds’ activities in Spain , it is time now to analyse and reflect on some of the aspects which, in my view, were instrumental in the Rothschilds’ very prolonged presence in Spain. The fact is that, quite apart from any of their specific financial or investment operations or the particular way in which they were monitored, there was a series of behavioural patterns and clearly defined strategies present in all areas of their business. These key elements appeared repeatedly and with hardly any variations from the very beginning of the family’s involvement in the Spanish business world. They account, moreover, for a large part of the success the businesses enjoyed. Their disappearance spelt the end of a modus operandi which, whilequite peculiar, was seemingly highly successful in business terms. Chapter 12 offers some data and reflections on the main economic effects caused by the family’s participation in Spain.
