Chapter
The Decline of Fortunes in the 1700s
12:40 - 16:11 (03:31)
The fortunes of families dwindled in the 1700s due to poor management and a string of unfortunate events. The use of steel replaced less efficient materials like bronze or iron.
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The crop fortunes in the 1700s were affected by family matters and bad luck, bringing them down from being the richest family in town to just another wealthy family.
12:40 - 14:25 (01:45)
Summary
The crop fortunes in the 1700s were affected by family matters and bad luck, bringing them down from being the richest family in town to just another wealthy family. The original owner of the crop, Matthias, was a successful businessman who sold around a thousand barrels per year and was recognized as a highly honored patriot lord by the town council. The crop later became the site of a gun works that supplied arms to Germany during two world wars.
ChapterThe Decline of Fortunes in the 1700s
EpisodePart One: The Man Who Invented The Military-Industrial Complex
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The nature of steel made it a much stronger and more resilient metal to make weapons out of than bronze or iron, which provided its users significant advantages in battle.
14:25 - 16:11 (01:46)
Summary
The nature of steel made it a much stronger and more resilient metal to make weapons out of than bronze or iron, which provided its users significant advantages in battle.