The specialized book "History and Profit" by Sebastian Brünger offers an in-depth analysis of how German companies have dealt with their Nazi past. It highlights the strategies that companies like Bayer, Deutsche Bank, Daimler, and Degussa have developed since 1945 to shape their public image and engage with their history. Brünger examines the continuities and breaks in the handling of the past and demonstrates how companies influenced German historical culture while simultaneously adapting to changing societal expectations. The book is not only a historical analysis but also a contribution to business history and its role in cultural memory. It was awarded the Corporate History Prize in 2016 and the Droysen Prize in 2017.