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Marc Wortman

    Marc Wortman es un periodista galardonado y erudito independiente cuyos artículos y ensayos han aparecido en numerosas revistas nacionales. Su trabajo profundiza en la historia, la ciencia y la arquitectura, ofreciendo a los lectores una perspectiva única sobre estos temas. Wortman es conocido por su profunda investigación y su estilo narrativo atractivo, que atrae a los lectores a los temas históricos y científicos que explora. Se esfuerza por descubrir historias menos conocidas e iluminar momentos significativos en la historia y el desarrollo científico.

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    1941
    1941: Fighting the Shadow War
    Admiral Hyman Rickover
    • Admiral Hyman Rickover

      Engineer of Power

      • 336 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      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 páginas
      • 16 horas de lectura

      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