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From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Ingrassia comes a narrative of America like no other: a cultural history that explores how cars have both propelled and reflected the national experience—from the Model T to the Prius.
From the assembly lines of Henry Ford to the open roads of Route 66, America’s history is a vehicular history–an idea brought brilliantly to life in this major work by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Paul Ingrassia.
Engines of Change is a wondrous epic in fifteen automobiles, including the Corvette, the Beetle, and the Chevy Corvair, as well as the personalities and tales behind them: Robert McNamara’s unlikely role in Lee Iacocca’s Mustang, Henry Ford’s Model T, as well as Honda’s Accord, the BMW 3 Series, and the Jeep, among others. Through these cars and these characters, Ingrassia shows how the car has expressed the particularly American tension between the lure of freedom and the obligations of utility. Narrative history of the highest caliber, Engines of Change is an entirely edifying new way to look at the American story.
ASIN : 1451640641
Publisher : Simon & Schuster; Illustrated edition (May 14, 2013)
Language : English
Paperback : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781451640649
ISBN-13 : 978-1451640649
Item Weight : 14.1 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.38 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They appreciate the interesting history of cars in the U.S. and the insightful information on the 12 cars. The writing style is well-written and informative. Readers appreciate the great retrospective on the auto industry. However, opinions differ on the storytelling – some find it beautifully told with rich detail and humanity, while others feel it’s too short or compelling.
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