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Alfred Krupp: The Real Life Tony Stark
06:39 - 12:40 (06:01)
Alfred Krupp was a visionary engineer and inventor who sold weapons to various kingdoms in the 19th century. Comparable to the fictional Tony Stark, Krupp was extremely wealthy and signed his name in a book held in the city hall.
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The Arms of Krupp is a book that covers the history of the arms trade, focusing specifically on the Krupp family.
06:39 - 08:50 (02:11)
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The Arms of Krupp is a book that covers the history of the arms trade, focusing specifically on the Krupp family. Written by William Manchester, a British man who fought against Krupp guns, it provides insight into the origins of the industry and the people who helped shape it.
ChapterAlfred Krupp: The Real Life Tony Stark
EpisodePart One: The Man Who Invented The Military-Industrial Complex
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The early Krupp family ancestor was likely a 16th century German merchant who embodied the culture of gluttony and excess, which was highly prized at that time.
08:50 - 10:11 (01:21)
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The early Krupp family ancestor was likely a 16th century German merchant who embodied the culture of gluttony and excess, which was highly prized at that time. This trait would be later reflected in the family's ability to profit from tragedy.
ChapterAlfred Krupp: The Real Life Tony Stark
EpisodePart One: The Man Who Invented The Military-Industrial Complex
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Krupp family became rich by buying abandoned property during the plague in a period when Germans were known for being polite and humble due to frequent defeat in wars against different kingdoms like the Prussians, Austrians, and Bohemians.
10:11 - 12:40 (02:29)
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The Krupp family became rich by buying abandoned property during the plague in a period when Germans were known for being polite and humble due to frequent defeat in wars against different kingdoms like the Prussians, Austrians, and Bohemians. However, their reputation changed due to industrialization.