Economics, technology, and politics of German Steel

Review of The Arms of Krupp, 1587-1968 by William Manchester

In the 19^th century, some of the largest industrial corporations were established. One of the most important was the Krupp steelworks, which soon became the world’s premier arms manufacturer and a key player in world power. I had no idea the story would be so fascinating.

While the book is centered around the development of the Steel industry in Germany’…