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The Magic of a Name: The Rolls-Royce Story, Part 1

The Magic of a Name: The Rolls-Royce Story, Part 1

The First Forty Years

by Peter Pugh
Hardback
Publication Date: 01/04/2000

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The Magic of a Name tells the fascinating story of the first 40 years of Britain's most prestigious manufacturer - Rolls-Royce - a company whose record of achievement is part of the history of the twentieth century.



The book begins with the historic meeting of two great men, Henry Royce and the Honourable C.S. Rolls. Their instant rapport led to an agreement whereby Royce would deign 'the best cars in the world' and Rolls would advertise and sell them. In 1906 Rolls-Royce Limited was formed and the legendary Silver Ghost, 'the best car in the world', was born.



The Magic of a Name is a story of the genius and dedication that gave the world both cars and aero engines unrivalled in their excellence. Researched from company accounts, the book contains hitherto unpublished material and photographs. It is the first of a three volume history of Rolls-Royce.
ISBN:
9781840461510
9781840461510
Category:
Aircraft: general interest
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
01-04-2000
Language:
English
Publisher:
Icon Books Ltd
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
320
Dimensions (mm):
234x153x32mm
Weight:
1.2kg
Peter Pugh

Peter Pugh was educated at Oundle and Cambridge, where he read History. He has written more than 50 official histories, including The Magic of a Name, a three-volume history of Rolls-Royce.

He lives in Cambridge and Norfolk.

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