Born in Glasgow in 1850, Thomas Lipton was one of the world's first global entrepreneurs. His showmanship, business flair and customer-driven focus created a chain of nationwide grocery stores and the thriving Lipton tea business, making him a multi-millionaire. One key to his success was his complete control of every business he undertook, from production to the customer. A keen yachtsman, he mounted a British challenge against the American holders of the America's Cup on five occasions between 1898 and 1930 but was unsuccessful each time. Yet, in the process of doing so, his fame spread around the world and his name became a byword for sportsmanship and diplomacy.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Birlinn General
ISBN-13
9781841585789
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95519624
Product Key Features
Author
Not Available
Publication Name
The Man Who Challenged America: the Life and Obsession of Sir Thomas Lipton
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Business
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
568g
Additional Product Features
Genre
Biographies & True Stories, Sports
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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