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The Arms of Krupp

1587-1968

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The Arms of Krupp

By: William Manchester
Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
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In this narrative of extraordinary richness, depth, and authority, America's preeminent biographer/historian explored the German national character as no other writer has done. The Arms of Krupp brings to life Europe's wealthiest, most powerful family, a 400-year German dynasty that developed the world's most technologically advanced weapons, from cannons to submarines to antiaircraft guns; provided arms to generations of German leaders, including the Kaiser and Hitler; operated private concentration camps during the Nazi era; survived conviction at Nuremberg; and wielded enormous influence on the course of world events. William Manchester's galvanizing account of the rise and fall of the Krupp dynasty is history as it should be written - alive with all its terrifying power.

©1968 William Manchester (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Europe Germany Military War Imperialism Russia Soviet Union Refugee Middle Ages Winston Churchill Submarine Socialism Holocaust Interwar Period Imperial Japan Latin America Self-Determination Air Force
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This work of reference and I say that not book, is a superb example of investigative work that told it like history should record it and it should be known. Beautifully written, very skilfully narrated it held my interest from beginning to end. The use of German language with an accompanying translation to English was unusual and added greatly to the gusto of the time, another clever element in a brilliant expose of important family tidings interwoven with sometimes catastrophic events. - thank you

An honest, intense, no holes bared biography

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This is a massive work but well worth it. The Krupp family history provides the framework for a saga of modern European history. I learned much.

An epic journey through modern European history

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This is one of those books which is hard to define and describe. I think that anyone who is running a family owned enterprise should read this as there are many lessons to learn for those with the wits to find them.

Many Arthur that Manchester focused too much on the 1930-50s and the Nazi era of the concern. However, this is a work of its time and the crimes of individuals in the Reich were overlooked. Don't forget that Eichmann wasn't tried until many years after the war, and the idea of Holocaust memorialism didn't really become commonplace until the 1970s. So I feel that this book rightfully attempts to highlight their views on the miscarriage of justice with regard to Alfried Krupp.

I found the early history of the family far more interesting, the way that they ascended to the heights of industry and power within Prussia and then Germany.

There are some assertions by the author that are very interesting to consider and I feel he makes his case well for all of them.

Definitely consider reading if you are a fan of history and the industrial revolution, especially if you'd like to know how we got to where we are today. Krupp certainly is a factor in all of modern history since Napoleon to the 1960s.

A fascinating look into family business

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