Physical Description:xx, 380 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm print
Publisher:New York : Viking, 2006.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
pt. 1: Banking. The Barings : the rise of modern banking ; The Rothschilds : persistence, tenacity, and continuity ; The Morgans : from family dynasty to the partnership of strangers -- pt. 2: Automobiles. Ford : wheels for everyone ; The Agnellis and Fiat : the Latin pattern ; Peugeot, Renault, and Citroën : French car dynasties ; Toyoda : Toyota and the rise of automobiles in Japan -- pt. 3: Treasures of the earth. The Rockefellers : luck, virtue, and piety ; The Guggenheims : treasures of earth and sky ; The Schlumberger saga : brains, luck, and good timing ; The Wendel : nobility and industry.
Summary, etc.:
A survey of the families at the head of major companies from the past two centuries focuses on three areas, including banking, automobiles, and raw materials, in a historical account that examines the Ford, Guggenheim, and Rockefeller dynasties.