| The Arms of Krupp 1587-1968: The Rise and Fall of the Industrial Dynasty That Armed Germany at War Contributor(s): Manchester, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0316529400 ISBN-13: 9780316529402 Publisher: Back Bay Books OUR PRICE: $23.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2003 Annotation: In this massive, compellingly readable book, America's preeminent biographer/historian brings to life Europe's most powerful family, a 400-year dynasty that developed the world's most technologically advanced weapons. Manchester's account of the rise and fall of the Krupp dynasty is history as it should be written--alive with all its terrifying power. 69 photos. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Germany - History | Military - World War I |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2003269725 |
| Physical Information: 1.57" H x 6.02" W x 9.32" (2.24 lbs) 992 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Central Europe - Cultural Region - Germany |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Krupp family were the premier German arms manufacturers from the middle of the 19th century until the end of World War II, producing artillery pieces and submarines that set the standard for effectiveness. This book relates the history of this influential company. |