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ISBN
9781982169909

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Publisher
Atria Books
ISBN-10
1982169907
ISBN-13
9781982169909
eBay Product ID (ePID)
27059010699

Product Key Features

Book Title
Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel : Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2023
Topic
Europe / Western, Military / World War I, Automotive, Historical, Science & Technology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Douglas Brunt
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
18.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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LCCN
2023-288211
Reviews
"This book is the granddaddy of books that show you something you didn't know about people you do...an odyssey...a terrific who-dunnit, there's everything to love about this book." --Mike Rowe, "Equal parts Walter Isaacson and Sherlock Holmes, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel yanks back the curtain on the greatest caper of the 20th century in this riveting history." --Jay Winik, New York Times best selling author of 1944: FDR and the Year that Changed History, " The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel sheds light on one of the most perplexing mysteries of the twentieth century, and on a man whose invention had the power to threaten empires and change the fate of nations. Written with the intensity of a thriller, this brilliant work will ensure the reader and the world will long remember Rudolf Diesel." --Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL Sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Only the Dead
Dewey Edition
23
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Dewey Decimal
621.092
Synopsis
The hidden history of one of the world's greatest inventors, a man who disrupted the status quo and then disappeared into thin air on the eve of World War I--this book answers the hundred-year-old mystery of what really became of Rudolf Diesel. 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. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder. After rising from an impoverished European childhood, Diesel had become a multi-millionaire with his powerful engine that does not require expensive petroleum-based fuel. In doing so, he became not only an international celebrity but also the enemy of two extremely powerful men: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil and the richest man in the world. The Kaiser wanted the engine to power a fleet of submarines that would finally allow him to challenge Great Britain's Royal Navy. But Diesel had intended for his engine to be used for the betterment of mankind and refused to keep the technology out of the hands of the British or any other nation. For John D. Rockefeller, the engine was nothing less than an existential threat to his vast and lucrative oil empire. As electric lighting began to replace kerosene lamps, Rockefeller's bottom line depended on the world's growing thirst for gasoline to power its automobiles and industries. At the outset of this new age of electricity and oil, Europe stood on the precipice of war. Rudolf Diesel grew increasingly concerned about Germany's rising nationalism and military spending. The inventor was on his way to London to establish a new company that would help Britain improve its failing submarine program when he disappeared. Now, New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt reopens the case and provides an astonishing new conclusion about Diesel's fate. "Equal parts Walter Isaacson and Sherlock Holmes, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel yanks back the curtain on the greatest caper of the 20th century in this riveting history" (Jay Winik, New York Times bestselling author)., The hidden history of one of the world's greatest inventors, a man whose work changed the course of history and who then disappeared into thin air on the eve of World War I -- this book answers the hundred year-old mystery of what really became of Rudolf Diesel., This instant New York Times bestselling "dynamic detective story" ( The New York Times ) reveals the hidden history Rudolf Diesel, one of the world's greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I. 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. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder. After rising from an impoverished European childhood, Diesel had become a multi-millionaire with his powerful engine that does not require expensive petroleum-based fuel. In doing so, he became not only an international celebrity but also the enemy of two extremely powerful men: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil and the richest man in the world. The Kaiser wanted the engine to power a fleet of submarines that would finally allow him to challenge Great Britain's Royal Navy. But Diesel had intended for his engine to be used for the betterment of the world. Now, New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt reopens the case and provides an "absolutely riveting" (Chris Bohjalian, #1 New York Times bestselling author) new conclusion about Diesel's fate. Brunt's book is "equal parts Walter Isaacson and Sherlock Holmes, [and] yanks back the curtain on the greatest caper of the 20th century in this riveting history" (Jay Winik, New York Times bestselling author).
LC Classification Number
TJ140.D5B78 2023

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  • by gatortreke
    27 Jun, 2025Top favourable review

    Item is in great shape, especially for a...

    Item is in great shape, especially for a used book. A++

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: goodwillbks

  • by eddialan
    14 May, 2024

    Excellent item! Thanks for the bonus books! They are appreciated!

    Excellent item! Thanks for the bonus books! They are appreciated!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: k_tu79

  • by maria153gail
    05 May, 2024

    Such a wonderful book.

    This is my second copy of this book which gave us so much intense and interesting information about the late 1800's and early 1900's, not just to mention Rudolph Diesel. I recommend it with enthusiasm.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: 2ndchanceresells

  • by hecl_1064
    04 Oct, 2023

    Well researched, well written, something to learn about, & a mystery!

    A book well researched & well written is always a delight. I saw a chance to learn about something I knew nothing of, & I love a good mystery. What a combination! I'm not finished with it yet, (dyslexia) but am enjoying immensely.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: prime_products

  • by ddmom22
    09 Feb, 2025

    Highly recommend!

    Extremely interesting and true story that is not well known but should be. This book is great.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: goodwilldiscountbooks

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