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#81 Henry Royce (Founder of Rolls-Royce)

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Royce's Engineering Excellence and Company Dynamics

This chapter delves into Royce's meticulous approach to designing top-tier airplane engines during World War I, leading to the creation of the renowned Rolls Royce Bible. It emphasizes the company's unwavering commitment to quality over profit, even risking imprisonment to maintain standards. The narrative progresses to post-war challenges, highlighting Royce's reluctance to merge for fear of losing control and the crucial role of Johnson in both financial success and supporting Royce's well-being.

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