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The Triumph of an Idea: The Story of Henry Ford

The Triumph of an Idea: The Story of Henry Ford

Graves, Ralph H.

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ISBN10: 1162762764
ISBN13: 9781162762760
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 194
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Triumph of an Idea: The Story of Henry Ford is a biography written by Ralph H. Graves that details the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in American history. The book chronicles the rise of Henry Ford from a young man working in a machine shop to the founder of the Ford Motor Company and the creator of the Model T, which revolutionized the automobile industry. Graves delves into Ford's personal life, including his upbringing on a farm in Michigan, his marriage to Clara Ford, and his relationships with his employees and business partners. The book also explores Ford's innovative ideas, such as the assembly line and the $5 workday, which transformed the way goods were produced and workers were compensated. The Triumph of an Idea provides a comprehensive look at Ford's impact on American society, including his efforts to make automobiles affordable for the average person and his contributions to the development of the middle class. The book also delves into Ford's political views and his controversial beliefs, including his support for eugenics and his anti-Semitic writings. Overall, The Triumph of an Idea is a fascinating and informative biography that offers readers a detailed look at the life and legacy of Henry Ford, a man whose ideas and innovations continue to shape the world we live in today.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.

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