The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel

THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF RUDOLF DIESEL
Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I

By Douglas Brunt

A fascinating true story of genius, power, espionage, and a mysterious disappearance that has remained unsolved for more than a century.

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A legendary inventor. A mysterious disappearance. A century-old question.

On September 29, 1913, Rudolf Diesel boarded the steamship Dresden on his way from Belgium to England. He never reached his destination.

One of the most famous inventors of his time, Diesel had revolutionized industry with his groundbreaking internal combustion engine. But his success had also placed him at the center of powerful political and economic interests.

As Europe stood on the brink of World War I, Diesel was caught between competing visions for his invention. Germany wanted his engine for military purposes, while Diesel believed his technology should benefit humanity and refused to restrict it to a single nation.

Then, during the overnight journey across the English Channel, Diesel disappeared.

Was it an accident? Suicide? Murder?

More than a century later, New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt revisits the mystery of Rudolf Diesel's disappearance, exploring the inventor's remarkable life, the powerful figures surrounding him, and the political and economic tensions of the era.

Blending history, biography, mystery, and investigative storytelling, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel brings a fascinating chapter of history back to life.

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🔎 Historical Mysteries
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BOOK DETAILS

Author: Douglas Brunt
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atria Books
Language: English
Page Count: 374
Publication Date: September 19, 2023
Size: 9.41" L × 6.28" W × 1.3" H
ISBN: 9781982169909

CATEGORY & SUBJECT

History & Geography
Biography & Memoir
World War I & II
Historical
Europe