The Whiz Kids: The Founding Fathers of American Business--and the Legacy They Left UsTheir goal was to forge a perfect America. The result brought them death and dishonor. After revolutionizing WWII warfare, 10 ingenious young men created a new economic world order. Here is the untold story of their ambitions and tragic mistakes--a legacy that still troubles American business today. |
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Part One FRIENDS DREAMS | 11 |
INDUSTRIAL PRINCE | 13 |
YOUNG NAPOLEON | 23 |
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