{"title":"Marc Wortman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Wortman\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished author known for his compelling narratives in the realms of biography and memoir. Wortman's meticulous research and engaging prose bring historical figures to life, offering readers insightful journeys into the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eAdmiral Hyman Rickover\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating biography detailing the life of the innovative and often controversial naval officer known as the \"Father of the Nuclear Navy.\" Through Wortman's expert storytelling, readers explore Rickover's indelible impact on military history and technological advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book by Marc Wortman is a portal into intriguing chapters of history, where every page promises to enhance your understanding of the extraordinary individuals who have shaped our world. Dive into this collection to discover narratives that are as enlightening as they are engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"admiral-hyman-rickover-by-marc-wortman-9780300243109","title":"Admiral Hyman Rickover","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA riveting exploration of the brilliant, combative, and controversial “Father of the Nuclear Navy”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A superb and even-handed treatment of a complex, brilliant, and driven admiral who inspired both awe and loathing across the Navy he fundamentally reshaped.”—Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Commander, NATO, and author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e2034\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman George Rickover (1899–1986) remains an almost mythical figure in the United States Navy. A brilliant engineer with a ferocious will and combative personality, he oversaw the invention of the world’s first practical nuclear power reactor. As important as the transition from sail to steam, his development of nuclear-propelled submarines and ships transformed naval power and Cold War strategy. They still influence world affairs today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis disdain for naval regulations, indifference to the chain of command, and harsh, insulting language earned him enemies in the navy, but his achievements won him powerful friends in Congress and the White House. A Jew born in a Polish shtetl, Rickover ultimately became the longest-serving U.S. military officer in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this exciting new biography, historian Marc Wortman explores the constant conflict Rickover faced and provoked, tracing how he revolutionized the navy and Cold War strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855692976364,"sku":"9780300243109","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8ed15ca0304e4d1650d085d36293fb65.jpg?v=1759285018"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/marc-wortman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}