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4 CD Set, 4 Hours 52 Minutes
The 20th century marked an era of unprecedented progress, growth and ingenuity. In this entertaining and intriguing collection of profiles, you meet 36 of the groundbreaking entrepreneurs who fueled this explosion of achievement and shaped our modern world.
"Radicals and Visionaries" reveals the complete stories of both the legendary masters of enterprise and the unsung entrepreneurial heroes. You’ll discover little-known facts and learn the secrets of:
A.P. Giannini, the greengrocer with no financial experience who took on “the suits” and founded the world’s largest bank.
Ron Popeil, the part-time carnival huckster whose late-night TV commercials for kitchen gadgets kicked off the infomercial phenomenon.
Former cabaret singer Coco Chanel, who thumbed her nose at the suffocating styles of the 19th century and sparked a fashion revolution that still influences designers today.
From the turn-of-the-century capitalists who ushered in the industrial age to the mass-market moguls who molded pop culture, "Radicals and Visionaries" is a lively, revealing and often astonishing chronicle of the lives and accomplishments of the most influential entrepreneurs of the past 100 years.
About the Author
Thaddeus Wawro is an award-winning advertising copywriter, direct-marketing consultant and author. He lives in Los Angeles.
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