The House of Krupp: The Steel Dynasty that Armed the Nazis by Peter Batty (Engli

Description: The House of Krupp by Peter Batty This is the fascinating and horrifying history of the Krupp family and its armament factories which supplied Germanys war machine from cannons to tanks, guns and U-boats. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the fascinating and horrifying history of the Krupp family and its armament factories which supplied Germanys war machine from cannons to tanks, guns and U-boats. Author Biography Peter Batty lives in Kingston, Surrey, England. Review A well-told story of a family whose fate has been closely linked to that of Germany for the past 100 years. * Library Journal *Peter Batty has written a hard-hitting expose of the firm that has played a key role in Europes military and political history. He gives an astounding account of the centuries-old organization which… has survived depression, military defeats and foreign occupations. His book is must reading for those who want to understand world affairs from the inside. * The Saturday Review *A saga of intrigue and greed, of lust for power and possession of power and, above all, a story of dangerous men. The author relates it with solid scholarship and narrative excellence. * World War II History * Long Description The Krupp industrial empire was one of Germanys wealthiest and most powerful corporations, and it contributed to the armaments used in several of its countrys wars. British journalist Peter Batty tells the story of the Krupp family and the company they started during the industrial revolution, and how subsequent Krupps produced cannons used in the Franco-Prussian War, U-boats and shells for World War I, and the countless weapons and vehicles, including the biggest cannon ever made, for Hitlers army. The House of Krupp recounts the trial at Nuremberg of magnate Alfried Krupp, and the rebirth and astounding success of his company in the years after the war--years that saw Alfried become one of the richest men in the world. Review Quote Peter Batty has written a hard-hitting expose of the firm that has played a key role in Europes military and political history. He gives an astounding account of the centuries-old organization which… has survived depression, military defeats and foreign occupations. His book is must reading for those who want to understand world affairs from the inside. Details ISBN0815411553 Author Peter Batty Short Title HOUSE OF KRUPP Language English ISBN-10 0815411553 ISBN-13 9780815411550 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Imprint Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S. Place of Publication Lanham Country of Publication United States Residence US Birth 1931 Subtitle The Steel Dynasty that Armed the Nazis DOI 10.1604/9780815411550 UK Release Date 2001-11-28 AU Release Date 2001-12-03 NZ Release Date 2001-12-03 US Release Date 2001-12-03 Pages 350 Publisher Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S. Edition Description Updated Edition Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-12-03 DEWEY 338.7670943 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157716870;

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