Dudley Docker
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Dudley Docker
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Author : R. P. T. Davenport-Hines
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2004-04-22
Dudley Docker written by R. P. T. Davenport-Hines and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04-22 with Business & Economics categories.
This is an exploration of the life of Dudley Docker (1862-1944), one of the most powerful businessmen of his era. It sketches the life and times of Docker, describes the deals he fixed and recounts the rise and fall of the companies he directed.
Arming The Western Front
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Author : Roger Lloyd-Jones
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-06-10
Arming The Western Front written by Roger Lloyd-Jones and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-10 with History categories.
The First World War was above all a war of logistics. Whilst the conflict will forever be remembered for the mud and slaughter of the Western Front, it was a war won on the factory floor as much as the battlefield. Examining the war from an industrial perspective, Arming the Western Front examines how the British between 1900 and 1920 set about mobilising economic and human resources to meet the challenge of 'industrial war'. Beginning with an assessment of the run up to war, the book examines Edwardian business-state relations in terms of armament supply. It then outlines events during the first year of the war, taking a critical view of competing constructs of the war and considering how these influenced decision makers in both the private and public domains. This sets the framework for an examination of the response of business firms to the demand for 'shells more shells', and their varying ability to innovate and manage changing methods of production and organisation. The outcome, a central theme of the book, was a complex and evolving trade-off between the quantity and quality of munitions supply, an issue that became particularly acute during the Battle of the Somme in 1916. This deepened the economic and political tensions between the military, the Ministry of Munitions, and private engineering contractors as the pressure to increase output accelerated markedly in the search for victory on the western front. The Great War created a dual army, one in the field, the other at home producing munitions, and the final section of the book examines the tensions between the two as the country strove for final victory and faced the challenges of the transition to the peace time economy.
South
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Author : Ernest Shackleton
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-15
South written by Ernest Shackleton and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-15 with History categories.
In "South," Ernest Shackleton recounts his legendary Antarctic expedition aboard the Endurance, which became an emblem of human resilience amid nature's harshest trials. Written in a gripping narrative style, the text merges adventure and descriptive prose, providing a vivid account of the crew's harrowing journey following the ship's demise in 1915. Shackleton's literary context lies within the tradition of exploration narratives, combining detailed observations of the unyielding landscape with a profound psychological portrait of survival, camaraderie, and leadership as the crew battles both physical despair and the bitter cold of the polar environment. Ernest Shackleton, an Anglo-Irish explorer born in 1874, was driven by an insatiable quest for discovery and a longing to test the limits of both human endurance and geographical boundaries. His previous expeditions laid the groundwork for his ambitious idea to traverse Antarctica. Not only does his expertise as a navigator and leader shine through the text, but his personal ethos—centered around teamwork, courage, and tenacity—emerges as a vital theme amid the perils faced by his crew. "South" stands as an essential reading for anyone fascinated by the spirit of exploration, captivatingly chronicling extraordinary resilience in the face of calamity. Shackleton's masterful storytelling not only illuminates the grim realities of survival but also serves as an inspiring testament to the human spirit, making it a must-read for adventurers and scholars alike. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
From Crisis To Crisis
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Author : Brian O'Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-12-11
From Crisis To Crisis written by Brian O'Sullivan and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-11 with Business & Economics categories.
From Crisis to Crisis examines the impact of the harsh conditions of the interwar economy on the British merchant banks. The financial crises of 1914 and 1931 are assessed using primary sources. The competitive threats, including the rise of New York as a rival financial centre, are considered. It challenges alleged special treatment and provides fresh perspectives on the interwar rationalisation of industry. During the late nineteenth century, Britain’s merchant banks had become pre-eminent in a world of fixed exchange rates, free trade and the unfettered mobility of international capital. This world was increasingly challenged in the interwar period, being replaced by floating exchange rates, trade protectionism and restrictions on capital movements. This book fills a gap in the historiography of British banking by recovering the histories of long-forgotten merchant banks rather than focusing on the better-known firms. Using a wide range of archival resources, it traces the strategic transformation by some merchant banks from higher-risk, capital intensive activities to lower-risk, advisory services. Brian O’Sullivan has been jointly awarded the 2019 BAC Wadsworth Prize for From Crisis to Crisis: The Transformation of Merchant Banking 1914-1939. It was judged by the Business Archives Council (BAC) to have made an outstanding contribution to the study of British business history. Brian shared the prize with Professor Priya Satia of Stanford University in California.
South
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Author : Ernest Henry Shackleton Sir
language : en
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Release Date : 2019-03-19
South written by Ernest Henry Shackleton Sir and has been published by Voyageur Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-19 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In 1914, the polar explorer Ernest Shackleton announced an ambitious plan to lead the first trek across Antarctica via the South Pole. The expedition would prove fraught with adventure—and peril. South is the remarkable tale of the ill-fated expedition, told in Shackleton's own words—breathtakingly illustrated in this unique edition with photography from the expedition, modern images of the Antarctic, and newly discovered photos from the Ross Sea Party. This handsome edition, first published in 2016, is presented in paperback to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the original publication and features images by expedition photographer Frank Hurley, modern color photography of the fauna and vistas the men encountered, as well as long-lost photos taken by the expedition’s Ross Sea Party and discovered in 2013. The expedition’s story begins on the eve of World War I, when the ship Endurance departed England with Shackleton and his team of six men. The plan was to travel 1,800 miles across the icy continent from the Atlantic side, while a second team aboard the Aurora, would reach Antarctica’s Pacific side and lay out supply depots for the advancing team. As the Endurance approached the continent, however, it became hopelessly locked in an ice floe, beginning a series of harrowing travails. Today considered an adventure survival classic, South is the true story of a thrilling polar expedition. Never before has Shackleton's lively prose been so extensively and stunningly illustrated.
The Heart Of The Antarctic And South
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Author : Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
language : en
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Release Date : 2007
The Heart Of The Antarctic And South written by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton and has been published by Wordsworth Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Ernest Shackleton led two Antarctic expeditions, and died shortly after the beginning of the third. His expedition ship Endurance was trapped, then crushed in the ice, before his party could be landed, leaving his men in a hopeless situation. For months Shackleton held his party together before taking to boats and bringing everyone to safety.
The Mammoth Book Of Antarctic Journeys
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Author : Jon E. Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-01-19
The Mammoth Book Of Antarctic Journeys written by Jon E. Lewis and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-19 with Travel categories.
The very best writing on the Antarctic, from James Cook's eighteenth-century assertion that 'no man will ever venture further than I have done' to Lynne Cox's description of her epic, icy swim in the twenty-first century - 32 first-hand accounts of men and women challenging one of the Earth's last true wildernesses. Here you will find both legendary tales of heroism and startling contemporary accounts of the impact of global warming on the Earth's sole undeveloped continent, including: 'Dog Days' by Robert Falcon Scott 'The Loss of the Endurance' by Ernest Shackleton. 'Alone' by Richard E Byrd. 'The Killer under the Water' by Gareth Wood. 'Melting Point' by David Helvarg. 'Swimming to Antarctica' by Lynne Cox.
Beama
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1916
Beama written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1916 with Electricity categories.
The Birmingham Commercial List Afterw The Birmingham District And Sheffield Rotherham Commercial List Afterw The Birmingham Black County The Potteries And Sheffield And Rotherham Commercial List
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Author : Seyd and co
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1874
The Birmingham Commercial List Afterw The Birmingham District And Sheffield Rotherham Commercial List Afterw The Birmingham Black County The Potteries And Sheffield And Rotherham Commercial List written by Seyd and co and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1874 with categories.
The Directory Of Directors For
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1927
The Directory Of Directors For written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1927 with Directors of corporations categories.