The Arms of Krupp (1968) is William Manchester's history of the Krupp family, which owned a dominant armaments manufacturing company based in Essen, Germany.

Mar 4, 2003 · The Arms of Krupp traces the history of the Krupp family from the beginnings in Essen. Manchester pieces together what is known about Arndt Krupp and explains the how …

In The Arms of Krupp, historian William Manchester tells the story of the Krupp family over 400 years, from their humble beginnings in 1587 to their dramatic end in the mid-20th century. It …

Feb 9, 2010 · The arms of Krupp, 1587-1968 by Manchester, William, 1922-2004. Publication date 1970 Topics Krupp, Alfried, 1907-1967, Krupp family, Gussstahlfabrik Fried. Krupp (Essen)

In this massive, compellingly readable book, America's preeminent biographer/historian brings to life Europe's richest, most powerful family, a 400-year dynasty that developed the...

Oct 31, 2017 · 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 …

This historical narrative delves into the rise and influence of the Krupp family, a dynasty that became synonymous with the German armaments industry. Spanning over four centuries, the …

Sep 8, 2023 · The Arms of Krupp, 1587-1968 by William Manchester, 2003, Back Bay Books edition, in English - 1st Back Bay pbk ed.