Dynasties : fortunes and misfortunes of the world's great family businesses
by
Landes, David S.
Title
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Dynasties : fortunes and misfortunes of the world's great family businesses
Author
:
Landes, David S.
ISBN
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9780670033386
Personal Author
:
Landes, David S.
Publication Information
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New York : Viking, 2006.
Physical Description
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xx, 380 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents
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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.
Abstract
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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.
Subject Term
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Family-owned business enterprises -- Case studies.
Family-owned business enterprises. (OCoLC)fst00920575
Familiebedrijven.
Ondernemers.
Banken (financiële instellingen)
Auto-industrie.
Entreprises familiales -- Cas, Études de.
Electronic Access
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| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy | Status |
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| VEGA Bordeaux | General Books | 000007282 | 338.722 LAN | 1 | On-Shelf Student |