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Dodge Dynasty: The Car and the Family That Rocked Detroit Hardcover – January 1, 1989

by Caroline Latham (Author), David Agresta (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 39 ratings
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Tells the fascinating story of the family that built the mighty Dodge empire and grew into a powerful and wealthy dynasty and became plagued by excesses and scandal
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  1. Print length
    360 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Harcourt
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1989
  5. ISBN-10
    015125320X
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0151253203
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From Publishers Weekly

Skilled and esteemed mechanics in Detroit at the turn of the century, John and Horace Dodge were uniquely situated to take advantage of the burgeoning automobile industry. First they made engines for Oldsmobile and then for Ford, who in due course eased them out. The brothers became immensely wealthy, but they made no provision for their heirs to carry on the auto manufacturing firm they built into an industry leader. Both died in 1920. The subsequent history of the family, carefully researched and dramatically related by Latham ( Life with Rose Kennedy ) and Dodge "intimate" Agresta, is one of squandered opportunities, failed marriages and general unhappiness. As the authors aptly put it, the tragedy of the family was that it realized the American dream. Illustrations not seen by PW.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Using the archives of the Anna Thomson Dodge estate for original material, this history of the Dodge family tends to concentrate on the personal and sensational. For the business reader, this book has its moments--especially the early chapters, which focus on the two hard-working, mutually supportive Dodge boys (John and Horace). Their role in the early success of Henry Ford during the infancy of the auto industry is especially fascinating. But mostly the story is of a family, unable to handle their wealth or position and beset by episodes of greed, conspiracy, betrayal, and pettiness. This is more fitting for a shallow TV movie screenplay than the business bookshelf. Not recommended.
- Gene R. Laczniak, Marquette Univ., Milwaukee
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harcourt; First Edition (January 1, 1989)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 015125320X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0151253203
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.37 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
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JDH Florida
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must read for Dodge and Mopar Lovers.
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2022
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I am only a small amount into this book and I LOVE it! I am building a Rat Rod using a 1929 Dodge Brothers body that is titled as a truck but started it's life as a 4 door car. It was "sectioned" a long time ago to look like a truck. this was common back during WW2 because farmers needed a pickup more than a car And the war effert gave more gas rations to trucks than cars. But back to the book, this explains a lot of the behind the scenes of what was going on when. It makes me wish I could have met them.
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Johan van de Merwe
5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone interested in the progess of the early car industry development
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
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Athough I haven't finished it completely yet, I must say that this book is a real page turner. It has been written in understandable English (not my native language) and the story is really gripping. Don't expect a book as a historical Dodge catalog with a lot of colour pictures (there are only B/W pictures in this book and mainly from the archives of Dodge). Instead you get a nice detailed history of the company founded by the Dodge brothers. While reading this book I also ordered a biography about Henri Ford, for the story of both families have business wise a strong connection. I recommend this book to anyone interested how the car industry developed at the beginning of the last century through the timeline of the Dodge family.
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gary
5.0 out of 5 stars Well told and a great read
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020
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A fantastic book about both the founders of Dodge, and of the families that survived after the Dodge brothers died. The money seemed to be endless, but like other rich people at the time, the families squandered a good deal of their fortune as it was diluted over time. A fascinating read.
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Lawrence Loring
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book.
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2019
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Very informative. A must have for any Mopar fan. Thanks.
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Enguerrand
4.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t get out of it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2022
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Had to read it cover to cover, in one run.
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Maureen Johnston
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019
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Fascinating, and really well written with lots of pictures
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Kate Smock
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read if you are interested in one of amazing American families.
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2013
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Great book in good shape for an oldie. Really interesting read for both car and horse people as there are names you will recognize popping up everywhere.
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julie b
4.0 out of 5 stars How to make a small fortune out of a massive fortune!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2019
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Enjoyed this book. I had just read "The Dodge Brothers" by Charles Hyde which was focused on the brothers and their car company. That book told how the money was made, "Dodge Dynasty" tells how the money was spent. It follows the lives of the Dodge widows and their children and step-children and their attempts to blow through this massive fortune. Found it a quick and fascinating read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2017
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Great book for the money
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saab96man
5.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2013
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A very good read if you are interested in the early days of automobile production and the important role of the Dodge brothers who contributed so much to the succes of the Model T Ford. Also a sad story about the very wealthy Dodge family, after the untimely death of the Dodge brothers.
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