The Fords
The Fords
Peter Collier
Carlos Slim
This book appeared in a Literal Magazine interview of Carlos Slim.
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The Fords

The Fords: An American Epic

Peter Collier
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Peter Collier
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In the heart of America's industrial revolution, one family's saga unfolds with the force of a Shakespearean drama, etching the contours of a nation's automotive dreams. "The Fords: An American Epic" journeys through the tempestuous legacy of the Ford family, from the inventive genius of Henry I, whose vision for the automobile redefined the American landscape, to the tragic figure of his son Edsel, crushed under the weight of his father's expectations and the relentless march of progress. Peter Collier weaves a narrative as intricate as the machinery that built the Ford empire, exposing the raw and human elements beneath the polished chrome of an American dynasty. At the heart of this epic tale lies a relentless feud, a battle not just for control of an industrial behemoth, but for the soul of a family. Through the rise of Henry II, Edsel's son, seeking retribution and redemption, to the familial rifts that threatened to tear apart both the company and its founding family, Collier presents a vivid tableau of ambition, betrayal, and resilience. With an eye for detail and a grasp of the historical significance of the Ford saga, "The Fords" transcends the mere chronicle of a business. It is a story of America itself, of innovation and obstinance, of visionary leaps and heartrending falls—a narrative that captures the essence of the American dream, in all its tarnished glory.

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Released
1987
1 Jan
Length
411
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This book appeared in a Literal Magazine interview of Carlos Slim.
— Peter Collier, The Fords

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