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Entrepreneurs who changed history, contributors: Philippa Anderson, Jacob Field, Tim Harris, Ben Hubbard, Yuka Maeno, Robert Snedden

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Entrepreneurs who changed history, contributors: Philippa Anderson, Jacob Field, Tim Harris, Ben Hubbard, Yuka Maeno, Robert Snedden
Language
eng
resource.biographical
collective biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Entrepreneurs who changed history
Responsibility statement
contributors: Philippa Anderson, Jacob Field, Tim Harris, Ben Hubbard, Yuka Maeno, Robert Snedden
Summary
"Whether titans of industry, influential business leaders, or creators of history's most recognizable brands, these entrepreneurs had the vision, innovation, and ruthless determination to make their marks on our society in indelible ways. Entrepreneurs Who Changed History delves into the lives, aspirations, obstacles, and triumps of the greatest entrepreneurs in the world and through all time. From the enterprising bankers of the medieval world and the merchants of empires to the individuals powering today's emerging economies, each entrepreneur is presented through a combination of dynamic images and stimulating stories."--Page [4] of cover
Table Of Contents
Trade and exploration, 1360-1780 -- Industry and innovation, 1780-1890 -- Power and monopoly, 1870-1940 -- Manufacturing and mass production, 1914-1960 -- Advertising and consumerism, 1930-1980 -- Leisure and entertainment, 1960-2000 -- Globalization and e-commerce, 1980-present
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