The Sack of Detroit

"Vigorous, provocative... The Sack of Detroit is compelling, bold and stylishly written."
—Barbara Spindel, The Wall Street Journal

 
A provocative, revelatory history of the epic rise—and unnecessary fall—of the U.S. automotive industry, uncovering the vivid story of innovation, politics, and business that led to a sudden, seismic shift in American priorities that is still felt today, from the acclaimed author of Hoover
 

In the 1950s, America enjoyed massive growth and affluence, and no companies contributed more to its success than automakers. They were the biggest and best businesses in the world, their leadership revered, their methods imitated, and their brands… Keep Reading