The Arms of Krupp, 1587-1968
by William Manchester
Taste attributes: biographyhistoricaldocumentarybusinessslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryinjustice/tragedy/vengeanceall consuming quest
Boxlist takeA grounded biography that is heavy, moving and wide-ranging. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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This narrative chronicles the growth, dynastic power and ultimate decline of the Krupp family, which had armed Germany in three major wars and had influenced the course of German and European history.
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- William Manchester
- Published
- 1968
- Pages
- 976
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