The Dupont Dynasty by John K. Winkler is a comprehensive account of the history and legacy of one of America's most prominent and powerful families. The book traces the origins of the Duponts from their French Huguenot roots in the 18th century, through their rise to wealth and influence in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and their ongoing impact on American business and politics in the modern era.Winkler explores the family's early success in the gunpowder industry, their expansion into other areas of manufacturing, and ...
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The Dupont Dynasty by John K. Winkler is a comprehensive account of the history and legacy of one of America's most prominent and powerful families. The book traces the origins of the Duponts from their French Huguenot roots in the 18th century, through their rise to wealth and influence in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and their ongoing impact on American business and politics in the modern era.Winkler explores the family's early success in the gunpowder industry, their expansion into other areas of manufacturing, and their pivotal role in shaping the American chemical industry. He also delves into the personal lives of key Dupont family members, including their marriages, rivalries, and scandals.The book highlights the Duponts' involvement in major historical events, such as their support for the Union during the Civil War and their contributions to the Manhattan Project during World War II. Winkler also examines the family's political influence, including their connections to several U.S. presidents and their lobbying efforts in Washington D.C.Overall, The Dupont Dynasty provides a fascinating look at one of America's most influential families and their impact on the country's economic, political, and cultural landscape.This is a new release of the original 1935 edition.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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Fair. The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches dents worn and creased covers folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning. May NOT include discs access code or other supplemental materials.
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As New in Not Issued jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Softcover copy of Kessinger Publishing Rare reprints. As new copy. 342 pp including index. An eye opening account of the DuPont's rise to wealth and power.
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