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Authors: P.W.S.Andrews And Elizabeth Brunner, Hardbound, 356 Pages, ISBN: 9780631047902, First Edition, 1955 - **Second-Hand book in good condition !
This, the first official biography of Lord Nuffield, I has been written in close collaboration with him and with the help of many of those connected with him, who have held responsible positions in his business or in the administration of his benefactions.
Mr. Andrews and Miss Brunner ( joint-authors also of Capital Development in Steel: a study of the United Steel Companies Ltd., 30s.) are well known for their detailed studies of individual businesses and wide knowledge of industry. When Lord Nuffield agreed to his colleagues' proposal for a biography, Mr. Andrews and Miss Brunner were his choice for the work.
The bare outline of Lord Nuffield's life is known to many, and it has often been referred to as the biggest success story of this century. This book attempts to show in authentic detail what Lord Nuffield did and what kind of man he is. It contains an appreciation of Lord Nuffield's character before turning to the events of his life.
The story of his parentage and boyhood are simply told. His early business struggles are described, and the progression from agent and repairer to bicycle maker, to motor-cycle maker, to garage proprietor and car manufacturer.
The history of Morris Motors Ltd. and the wider Nuffield Organization is covered in considerable detail for the early days and especially for the period when it was under the close personal control of Lord Nuffield. The book carries on the story of these businesses in more general terms down to 1952, when the amalgamation of Morris and Austin took place, and Lord Nuffield retired from the Chairmanship and became Honorary President of the British Motor Corporation. The last part of the book deals with Lord Nuffield's great benefactions.
This story, too, is told for the first time. Not only does it shed fresh light on the personality of the donor, but the history of the major achievements which have -sprung from the L27,000,000 which Lord Nuffield has given away is itself of wide interest.
