The Arms of Krupp
15871968

In this narrative of extraordinary richness, depth, and authority, Americas preeminent biographer/historian explored the German national character as no other writer has done. The Arms of Krupp brings to life Europes wealthiest, most powerful family, a four-hundred-year German dynasty that developed the worlds 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 Manchesters galvanizing account of the rise and fall of the Krupp dynasty is history as it should be writtenalive with all its terrifying power.