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He armed the world with a single invention that changed the face of warfare forever. But who was the man behind the gun? Hiram Maxim was a brilliant polymath whose genius illuminated the globe with electric light, healed the sick, and even brought joy with amusement rides. A self-made man who believed his most terrible creation would make war obsolete, he lived to see it unleash unprecedented slaughter. This is the definitive story of a figure defined by profound contradictions, whose life forces us to confront the enduring question of an inventor's legacy. Approx.170 pages, 36000 word count

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He armed the world with a single invention that changed the face of warfare forever. But who was the man behind the gun? Hiram Maxim was a brilliant polymath whose genius illuminated the globe with electric light, healed the sick, and even brought joy with amusement rides. A self-made man who believed his most terrible creation would make war obsolete, he lived to see it unleash unprecedented slaughter. This is the definitive story of a figure defined by profound contradictions, whose life forces us to confront the enduring question of an inventor's legacy. Approx.170 pages, 36000 word count
Autorenporträt
Born and raised in a small town on the east coast of Scotland, the author brings a unique and refreshing voice to his writing. A late-in-life diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome illuminated his lifelong journey, giving him a deeper understanding of the distinct way he sees the world. Describing himself as an optimist on a mission to entertain and inform, he aims to take the reader's imagination to its limits and deliver a truly unforgettable experience.