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The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel

Douglas Brunt

The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I

Douglas Brunt

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  • Summary
  • Background
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  • Part 1: Prologue-Chapter 9
  • Part 2: Chapters 10-17
  • Part 3: Chapters 18-24
  • Part 4: Chapters 25-Epilogue
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  • Important Quotes
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    • Summary - Background - Chapter Summaries & Analyses - Key Figures - Themes - Index of Terms - Important Quotes - Essay Topics

    The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel Essay Topics

    1.

    What evidence does Brunt use to conclude that Diesel faked his own death? Is the evidence convincing? Why or why not?

    2.

    Does Brunt sufficiently disprove the three alternative theories regarding Diesel’s fate? Why or why not?

    3.

    How did Diesel’s childhood experiences affect his future career ambitions?

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    Douglas Brunt
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