Sir Henry Royce: Establishing Rolls-Royce, from Motor Cars to Aero Engines

Well written and well laid out book. Excellent historical read.

In his description of Henry's early life experiences the author exposes the reader to all of the obstacles this man had to overcome in order to begin to succeed in life. I found myself feeling that my own response given similar circumstances would have paled in comparison to his discipline, determination and courage. It's a great story about the man, the company he created and the ultimate high degree of success he achieved. If you want to acquaint a young person about whom you care deeply with the mental attitude they'll need to succeed as Henry Royce did, buy this book and make it a present for them. if they learn and apply the lessons contained in this book you will have helped them very much when they are confronted with obstacles in their own life.

Superb book from one of the best engineers the modern world has ever seen.

A very interesting biography of a man, who from humble beginnings gave the world the Silver Ghost followed by the development of aero engines leading to the Merlin without which WWII may well have lasted longer than it did or even lost from a British perspective. And that these engineering gifts were given while enduring health issues which finally got the better of him.

A great insight into one of the best engineers and british too.