Harold James (1) (1956–)

Vastly informative, though somewhat over-loyal, history of the central corporate actor during Germany's 19th Century industrial transformation, with perceptive overlaps both into 18th Century industrial history & well into modern day.

Also worth noting is the deep & sustained insight of the author (British, teaching at Princeton, US) into the peculiarities of German-style (or indeed continental European-style) capitalism.

An official but critical history of the German steel and arms firm. The author had access to the Krupp archives. Niall Ferguson liked this book.

An official but critical history of the German steel and arms firm. The author had access to the Krupp archives. Niall Ferguson liked this book.

Distinguishes between 1929 and 1931, arguing that 1931 was when the Great Depression really became bad and that the later is what needs to be avoided. 1929 was a major market correction but in and of itself was not Earth-shattering, as 1987 shows.