When originally published in 1985 this was the first detailed study of business in Nazi Germany. Drawing on a wealth of new evidence from government and private archives, the book throws light on the important role played by Germany heavy industry in preserving traditions valuable for the post-Nazi future.

1. An Industry in Crisis 2. Ruhr Coal Enters the Third Reich 3. Ruhr Coal and the Coming of the War 4. Ruhr Coal and the Energy Business 5. Towards the Unification of West European Heavy Industry 6. Ruhr Coal and the War 7. West European Heavy Industry in the New Order.