text The mysterious case of Rudolf Diesel : genius, power, and deception on the eve of World War I
- Summary
- September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. ... Read more
- Contents
- Part I: War & oil engines, 1858-1897. An international identity -- A brief stay in London -- A new empire in Europe -- Is anyone truly self-made? -- Petroleum upends the game -- Pursuit of the ideal -- Meant for more than a salary -- Wilhelm II en... Read more
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- Description
- x, 374 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- Publisher
- Atria Books 2023
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