The Arms of Krupp, William Manchester
The Arms of Krupp, William Manchester
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The Arms of Krupp
1587–1968

Author: William Manchester

Narrator: Paul Boehmer

Unabridged: 48 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2017

Synopsis

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 four-hundred-year German dynasty that developed the world’s most technologically advanced weapons, from cannons to submarines to anti-aircraft 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.

About William Manchester

William Manchester (1922–2004) was an award-winning American author, biographer, historian, and a professor emeritus of history at Wesleyan University. He was awarded the National Humanities Medal and the Abraham Lincoln Literary Award. Among his many New York Times bestselling books are two which made the #1 spot on the list: The Death of a President and The Last Lion: Alone.

About Paul Boehmer

J. Paul Boehmer is an American actor best known for his numerous appearances in the Star Trek universe. Hkis audiobook narrations have garnered nine AudioFile Earphones Awards and two prestigious Audie Awards for Best Narration, besides being a finalist for the Audie Award in 2012 and 2015. Between narrations, he is active in regional theaters across the country. His television appearances include guest spots on Nip/Tuck and Numb3rs.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christopher on December 01, 2023

William Manchester’s The Arms of Krupp is a massive history of Germany’s biggest steel company, which for centuries provided the arms and munitions not only for its home country, but for militaries and malefactors all around the world. Manchester’s book is meticulously researched, showing both the e......more

Goodreads review by Boudewijn on November 20, 2024

Wenn Deutschland bluht, bluht Krupp (When Germany blooms, Krupp blooms) Few families in history are as closely linked to their country's ups and downs as the Krupp family is to Germany. For me, the name Krupp brings to mind images of factories, weapons, guns and tanks that supported both Wilhelm II's......more

Goodreads review by Terry on September 27, 2022

A very long book, but it covers a long span of history, 1587 to 1968. This is a history of the Krupp family and the Krupp manufacturing company. They are primarily known for manufacturing weapons for Germany in World War II, but also armed virtually every nation in the years preceding World War I an......more

Quotes

“William Manchester is a gifted and conscientious writer.” Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award–winning author

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