American Model

Author: Peter Collier, David Horowitz
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: Like the Rockefellers and Kennedys, the Ford family possesses an inherent drama that rivals their outward prominence. The Ford family is closely tied to the industrial epic of building America, economically transforming the lives of the nation and becoming a symbol of American life. Deeply rooted in the places they call home and their profession, their product—cars—has become a part of the American Dream. This book primarily includes detailed content such as the introduction, "A Natural Mechanic," Edison said: "Your idea is on the right track," Making Cars for the Masses, Seizing Absolute Control, The Autocratic Kingdom Can't Tolerate Entrepreneurial Elites, The Enduring Feud Between Father and Son, The Eccentric Old Henry, Henry II Joins the Company, The Fords During World War II, The Struggle for Company Succession, Rebuilding the Ford Motor Empire, Bridging Weaves a Revival Dream, Overexpansion Sows Seeds of Trouble, The Bleak Low Point, The Tides Always Turn, The Beginning of a New Golden Age, He Really Resembles His Grandfather, The Difficult Second Marriage, The King Can Have a Prostitute, Who Will Be the Next Ford, Finally Back by the Kasch, and an epilogue.