The History of Thyssen: Family, Industry and Culture in the 20th Century

A multi-volume research project funded by the Thyssen Foundations resulted in ten books that advanced knowledge on the Thyssen family and their companies. This volume summarizes the project, providing an explanation of its conceptualization and execution and a detailed case study of the family and their business during the late-nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It connects corporate and family history to provide an all-inclusive view of the development of a business.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2023
Publisher: Berghahn Books

As a result of a comprehensive multi-volume research project, generously funded by the Thyssen Foundations (Stiftung zur Industriegeschichte Thyssen and Fritz Thyssen Stiftung), a remarkable ten books were published, significantly expanding our understanding of the Thyssen family and their companies. The findings of this project are compiled in this comprehensive volume, offering a comprehensive overview of the project's conceptualization and execution, as well as a detailed case study of a family and their business spanning the late-nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This volume elucidates the evolution of both entities while addressing crucial topics such as patriarchal succession, gender roles within the family, affluent lifestyles within international communities of aristocrats and diplomats, navigating national legislation, institutions, and policies, and engaging in discussions about labor and capital. By seamlessly bridging corporate and family history, this volume provides a holistic perspective on the development of a business.

ISBN-13: 9781805390749