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The Dupont Dynasty by John K. Winkler is a comprehensive historical account of the Dupont family, one of the wealthiest and most influential families in American history. The book traces the family's roots back to their origins in France and follows their journey to America, where they built a vast industrial empire that spanned multiple generations.Winkler delves into the Dupont family's business ventures, including their involvement in the gunpowder industry, chemical manufacturing, and other industries that propelled them to great wealth and power. He also explores the family's personal lives, including their marriages, relationships, and political affiliations.Throughout the book, Winkler provides a detailed analysis of the Dupont family's impact on American society, including their contributions to science, politics, and philanthropy. He also examines the family's darker side, including their involvement in environmental pollution and their controversial role in the development of atomic weapons.Overall, The Dupont Dynasty is an engaging and informative read that provides a fascinating look into the history of one of America's most influential families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781419128578
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 356
  • Udgivet:
  • 4. maj 2005
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 544 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 21. januar 2025
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The Dupont Dynasty by John K. Winkler is a comprehensive historical account of the Dupont family, one of the wealthiest and most influential families in American history. The book traces the family's roots back to their origins in France and follows their journey to America, where they built a vast industrial empire that spanned multiple generations.Winkler delves into the Dupont family's business ventures, including their involvement in the gunpowder industry, chemical manufacturing, and other industries that propelled them to great wealth and power. He also explores the family's personal lives, including their marriages, relationships, and political affiliations.Throughout the book, Winkler provides a detailed analysis of the Dupont family's impact on American society, including their contributions to science, politics, and philanthropy. He also examines the family's darker side, including their involvement in environmental pollution and their controversial role in the development of atomic weapons.Overall, The Dupont Dynasty is an engaging and informative read that provides a fascinating look into the history of one of America's most influential families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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