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Marc Wortman

    Marc Wortman is an award-winning journalist and independent scholar whose articles and essays have appeared in numerous national magazines. His work delves into history, science, and architecture, offering readers a unique perspective on these subjects. Wortman is known for his deep research and engaging narrative style, which draws readers into the historical and scientific topics he explores. He strives to uncover lesser-known stories and illuminate significant moments in history and scientific development.

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    The Greatest Capitalist Who Ever Lived
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    Admiral Hyman Rickover
    • Admiral Hyman Rickover

      Engineer of Power

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.5(67)Add rating

      Focusing on the life of Hyman George Rickover, this biography delves into his remarkable engineering prowess and relentless determination that transformed the U.S. Navy. It highlights his pivotal role in the advancement of nuclear power generation, showcasing how his innovations reshaped naval operations and Cold War military strategy. Through detailed exploration, the book reveals the profound impact Rickover had on both the Navy and broader defense policies during a critical era in American history.

      Admiral Hyman Rickover
    • 1941: Fighting the Shadow War

      A Divided America in a World at War

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Focusing on America's covert operations during World War II, this work uncovers the nation's secret activities prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Marc Wortman delves into the divided sentiments within the country, highlighting the complexities of public opinion and government actions during this tumultuous period. Through meticulous research, he reveals how these clandestine efforts shaped the course of the war and the nation’s eventual entry into the conflict.

      1941: Fighting the Shadow War
    • The scorching story of how two of history's greatest figures came together to battle against the Nazis before the US even entered WWII. číst celé

      1941
    • A riveting, first-ever, sweeping biography of Thomas Watson, Jr. - more important to the history and development of the modern world than Vanderbilt, Morgan, Rockefeller, and Carnegie - who risked everything, personally and professionally, to reinvent IBM and launch the computer age that created the world we live in today.

      The Greatest Capitalist Who Ever Lived