Brunt, Douglas
The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I
- ISBN 13:
- 9781982169916
- author:
- Brunt, Douglas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Atria Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 14 x 2.4 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rudolf Diesel's life was one of incredible success and mysterious disappearance. In 1913, he boarded the steamship Dresden, bound for England with his revolutionary internal combustion engine, set to change global industry forever. But Diesel vanished during the night, leaving headlines to wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder. Diesel's rise from poverty to multi-millionaire status was nothing short of remarkable. His engine, which didn't require expensive fuel, made him both a celebrity and a target for powerful enemies. Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil, were among those who sought to exploit or eliminate Diesel. New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt reopens the case, providing a new conclusion about Diesel's fate in this riveting history that sheds light on one of the 20th century's greatest capers.
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