The Magic of a Name: The Rolls-Royce Story Part One: The First Forty Years
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (856 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1840461519 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In this book, the first of a definitive two-volume history of the Rolls-Royce company, Pugh recounts the fascinating first 50 years of the company. Researched from company archives, this is not a book simply about cars but instead a well-researched historical account of a company whose achievements paralleled the technological developments of the 20th century. Indeed, the expertise and engineering innovations of Henry Rolls and Charles Royce were crucial to the Allied victory. . Most commercial jets are powered by Rolls-Royce engines, and the company remains one of the top three aero engine manufacturers in the world. Shoaf, Brown Univ. From Library Journal The name Rolls-Royce is synonymous with luxury, beauty, and unrivaled exc
In 1915, 100 years ago, the pair produced their first aero engine, the Eagle which along with the Hawk, Falcon and Condor proved themselves in battle in the First World War. Rolls, and the birth in 1906 of the legendary Silver Ghost, Peter Pugh tells a story of genius, skill, hard work and dedication which gave the world cars and aero engines unrivalled in their excellence. In the Second the totemic Merlin was installed in the Spitfire and built in a race against time in 1940 to help win the Battle of Britain. The Magic of a Name tells the story of the first 40 years of Britain's most prestigious manufacturer - Rolls-Royce. With unrivalled access to the company's archives, Peter Pugh's history is a unique portrait of both an iconic name and of British industry at its best.. Beginning with the historic meeting in 1904 of Henry Royce and the Honourable C.S
Some coverage of cars, mostly about aircraft engines Arthur Resler For those more interested in the cars, there's a lot about aircraft engines that is interesting, but not related. The research seems through throughout, and well illustrated, so worth having regardless.. A definitive corporate biography enhanced with period photos Midwest Book Review The Magic Of A Name: The Rolls-Royce Story is a fascinating and informative history of the first forty years of the internationally famous Rolls-Royce company, whose achievements were part and parcel of the technological advancements of the twentieth century. It was in 1904 that . Enough detail to keep you enthralled. I enjoyed this book alot. It gives a good insight into the early days and moves at a brisk pace, without getting too deep or too bland.The book did leave me wanting more on the individuals, however. This is solved by finding/purchasing the series of books from the Historical trus