Independent Man

Independent Man
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Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Total Pages : 396
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ISBN-10 : 9780814335871
ISBN-13 : 081433587X
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Book Synopsis Independent Man by : Harry Barnard

Download or read book Independent Man written by Harry Barnard and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2002-07-01 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only book-length biography of a major Michigan figure who served as Detroit’s mayor and contributed to the early success of the Ford Motor Company. First published in 1958 by Charles Scribner’s Sons, Independent Man is the only book-length biography of one of Michigan’s most remarkable men. His many careers embraced both the business and political spheres. Couzens was a prominent businessman who helped shape Ford Motor Company, but he left the company when he and Henry Ford clashed over politics. Upon leaving Ford, Couzens began his political career, first serving as Detroit’s police commissioner. He went on to a controversial term as mayor of Detroit and then represented Michigan in the U.S. Senate. This book reveals the life of a truly unique and inspirational man.


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