The Du Pont Dynasty

By John K. Winkler

Book Overview

The Du Pont Dynasty is a comprehensive historical account of one of America's wealthiest and most influential families. Written by John Kennedy Winkler, the book traces the rise of the Du Pont family from their humble beginnings in France to their establishment as a powerful industrial dynasty in the United States.The book covers the family's early years in Delaware, where they established a gunpowder manufacturing business that would eventually become the Du Pont Company. It also explores the family's involvement in politics, including their role in the American Revolution and their influence on the early development of the United States.Throughout the book, Winkler delves into the personal lives of the Du Ponts, including their marriages, relationships, and scandals. He also examines the family's philanthropic efforts, which included funding schools, hospitals, and other charitable organizations.With its detailed research and engaging storytelling, The Du Pont Dynasty offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of America's most prominent families. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American business and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258405164
• ISBN13: 9781258405168
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"