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Wheels for the World: Henry Ford, His Company, and a Century of Progress

Douglas Brinkley

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Summary

Douglas Brinkley traces Ford Motor Company’s development from Henry Ford and the Model T through later vehicles, leaders and international expansion. The history examines factories such as Highland Park, River Rouge and Willow Run, the impact of mass production and wages, and darker aspects including Ford’s antisemitism.

  • SourceDouglas Brinkley: Wheels for the World · Book Description; Book Sleeve Content; company, factories and darker aspects

Why read it Our view

Useful for looking beyond an inventor’s first success to the systems a large company needs. The history links products, factories, wages and later leadership. It also makes room to consider how a founder’s actions can harm people and reputation, even while the company changes an industry.

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  • Henry FordCompany history
    Brinkley’s history covers Henry Ford, his company’s development and its impact on industry and society, including the founder’s antisemitism.
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