The Arms of Krupp 1587-1968, (Paperback)

from dragonflydancing

An excellent book about the Krupp family. It begins at the end of the 15th century and the first attempt to establish Krupp in the world of business. It follows the various heads of the family, who were sometimes clever and sometimes naive through the centuries. The story is always intertwined wi...

from HadriantheBlind

Very interesting and detailed narrative history of one of the world's (in)famous arms manufacturers. One sees the beginnings of the military-industrial complex which so dominates the story of recent history and crushes all in its wake. Manchester also has a gift for exploring and describing the c...

from jcvogan1

The author's hatred of the Krupps, understandable given the facts, overwhelms the reader at points. Says a lot about how Germany was perceived after the war.

from McGrewc

An intricately woven and intensely researched history of what is probably one of the weirdest and most powerful dynasties in history.