Wheels for the World: Henry Ford, His Company, and a Century of Progress
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (630 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0142004391 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 896 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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But his research is largely focused on the rich players (and their often perplexing psychology) of the Ford saga, all-too-human characters whose ambitious empire will continue to cast its long shadows over many a generation to come. And while the 800-page history that resulted from that work (as well as Brinkley's tireless, amply footnoted source work elsewhere) is comprehensive to a fault, the scope and enduring impact of the industrial colossus wrought by Henry Ford make it often seem like mere introduction. --Jerry McCulley. Henry Ford remains one of the greatest human paradoxes in a century filled with them: a largely self-taught engineer who couldn't read a blueprint, yet became a mass-production visionar
SpeedoNJ said Great early Ford history. I liked this book a lot and obviously a substantial amount of energy was put into research. One thing though.it is so comprehensive up to Henry's death, and then little is left for the days of HenryII et al. So, my remark is what about the exciting post-war years and then the present? The old Great early Ford history I liked this book a lot and obviously a substantial amount of energy was put into research. One thing though.it is so comprehensive up to Henry's death, and then little is left for the days of HenryII et al. So, my remark is what about the exciting post-war years and then the present? The old 3 volume Nevins book covers this more thoroughly.At least until 1962. So, I want suggestions about a Ford history through the Iaccoca years til now. Yes, we know he built the Mustang, but Henry built the Model T and a lot more was written about him. Will have to do a search for Hank the Deuce material too. And I leave it at thatsho. volume Nevins book covers this more thoroughly.At least until 196"Great early Ford history" according to SpeedoNJ. I liked this book a lot and obviously a substantial amount of energy was put into research. One thing though.it is so comprehensive up to Henry's death, and then little is left for the days of HenryII et al. So, my remark is what about the exciting post-war years and then the present? The old Great early Ford history I liked this book a lot and obviously a substantial amount of energy was put into research. One thing though.it is so comprehensive up to Henry's death, and then little is left for the days of HenryII et al. So, my remark is what about the exciting post-war years and then the present? The old 3 volume Nevins book covers this more thoroughly.At least until 1962. So, I want suggestions about a Ford history through the Iaccoca years til now. Yes, we know he built the Mustang, but Henry built the Model T and a lot more was written about him. Will have to do a search for Hank the Deuce material too. And I leave it at thatsho. volume Nevins book covers this more thoroughly.At least until 1962. So, I want suggestions about a Ford history through the Iaccoca years til now. Yes, we know he built the Mustang, but Henry built the Model T and a lot more was written about him. Will have to do a search for Hank the Deuce material too. And I leave it at thatsho. . So, I want suggestions about a Ford history through the Iaccoca years til now. Yes, we know he built the Mustang, but Henry built the Model T and a lot more was written about him. Will have to do a search for Hank the Deuce material too. And I leave it at thatsho. Thick but juicy reading Far more detail than you are anticipating, then dig into it and every page proves to be fascinating reading.. Good read Thomas C. Lyon Very well written. Enjoyed reading; puts a slightly different perspective on the Fords.
Brilliant innovators, colorful businessmen, and clever eccentrics, as well as the three Ford factories themselves, all become characters in this gripping drama. Douglas Brinkley is a master at crafting compelling historical narratives, and this exemplary history of one of the preeminent American corporations is his finest achievement yet.. In this monumental work, one of our finest historians reveals the riveting details of Ford Motor Company’s epic achievements, from the outlandish success of the Model T and V-8 to the glory days of the Thunderbird, Mustang, and Taurus