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The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel
Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I
Book • 2024
This book delves into the mysterious disappearance of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, on September 29, 1913.
Diesel, whose internal combustion engine was about to revolutionize global industry, vanished during a steamship journey between Belgium and England.
The narrative explores Diesel's rise from an impoverished European childhood to becoming a multi-millionaire and an international celebrity, as well as his conflicts with powerful figures like Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and John D. Rockefeller.
Author Douglas Brunt provides a riveting new conclusion about Diesel’s fate, blending historical insight with detective storytelling.
Diesel, whose internal combustion engine was about to revolutionize global industry, vanished during a steamship journey between Belgium and England.
The narrative explores Diesel's rise from an impoverished European childhood to becoming a multi-millionaire and an international celebrity, as well as his conflicts with powerful figures like Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and John D. Rockefeller.
Author Douglas Brunt provides a riveting new conclusion about Diesel’s fate, blending historical insight with detective storytelling.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Megyn Kelly in the introduction, highlighting Doug Brunt 's work as a best-selling author.
Megyn Kelly in the introduction, highlighting Doug Brunt 's work as a best-selling author.
The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel, and How Reading Helps You Think, with Doug Brunt | Ep. 630
Mentioned by Megyn Kelly as her husband and the author of the new book, "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel."
Megyn Kelly as her husband and the author of the new book, "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel." The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel, and How Reading Helps You Think, with Doug Brunt | Ep. 630
Mentioned by Megyn Kelly as a New York Times bestseller, Apple Book of the Year, and Audible Book of the Year.
Megyn Kelly as a New York Times bestseller, Apple Book of the Year, and Audible Book of the Year. Pursuit and Arrest: Idaho College Murders and Bryan Kohberger, Megyn Kelly Show Special - Part Two | Ep. 689
Mentioned by Megyn Kelly as a New York Times bestseller, Apple Book of the Year, and Audible Book of the Year, also optioned for a movie.
Megyn Kelly as a New York Times bestseller, Apple Book of the Year, and Audible Book of the Year, also optioned for a movie. The Trial Ahead: Idaho College Murders and Bryan Kohberger, Megyn Kelly Show Special - Part Four | Ep. 691
Mentioned by Doug Brunt as his first nonfiction book, a narrative nonfiction work about Rudolf Diesel.
BONUS: Doug Brunt Reveals Details About His Forthcoming Book on His "Dedicated" Podcast
