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The Man Who Armed the World

- The Untold Story of Gaston Glock

About The Man Who Armed the World

In the Shadow of the Gun: The Untold Story of Gaston Glock He built an empire on cold steel and bloody profits. This is the story of the man who armed the world, a tale whispered in gun smoke and shrouded in secrecy. Gaston Glock. The name evokes sleek black pistols, ubiquitous in police holsters and Hollywood blockbusters. But the man behind the Glock brand is as much an enigma as his weapons are ubiquitous. He is a recluse, a billionaire, a convicted felon, and a paradox: an Austrian pacifist who revolutionized the gun industry. "The Man Who Armed the World" delves deep into the murky life of this elusive figure. From his humble beginnings in a war-torn nation to his meteoric rise in the cutthroat world of arms dealing, the book unveils the secrets that lie at the heart of the Glock phenomenon. You'll discover: The ingenious innovation that made Glock pistols the weapon of choice for militaries and criminals alike. The shadowy deals and ruthless tactics that fueled Glock's rise to power. The dark side of the gun industry, where profits are stained with blood and lives hang in the balance. The untold personal story of Glock, a man as fascinating and contradictory as the weapons he created. "The Man Who Armed the World" is more than just a biography. It's the story of a man who changed the world, for better or worse, and the ripple effects of his genius that continue to be felt today. So buckle up and prepare to enter the world of Gaston Glock. A world of power, money, and violence, where the line between hero and villain is as thin as a Glock's trigger pull. This book is perfect for fans of: True crime thrillers Financial investigative journalism Gun violence documentaries Business biographies Don't miss "The Man Who Armed the World." The definitive story of the man who pulled the trigger on a global arms race.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9798873360024
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Published:
  • December 28, 2023
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x4 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 104 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 13, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

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In the Shadow of the Gun: The Untold Story of Gaston Glock
He built an empire on cold steel and bloody profits. This is the story of the man who armed the world, a tale whispered in gun smoke and shrouded in secrecy. Gaston Glock. The name evokes sleek black pistols, ubiquitous in police holsters and Hollywood blockbusters. But the man behind the Glock brand is as much an enigma as his weapons are ubiquitous. He is a recluse, a billionaire, a convicted felon, and a paradox: an Austrian pacifist who revolutionized the gun industry. "The Man Who Armed the World" delves deep into the murky life of this elusive figure. From his humble beginnings in a war-torn nation to his meteoric rise in the cutthroat world of arms dealing, the book unveils the secrets that lie at the heart of the Glock phenomenon. You'll discover: The ingenious innovation that made Glock pistols the weapon of choice for militaries and criminals alike.
The shadowy deals and ruthless tactics that fueled Glock's rise to power.
The dark side of the gun industry, where profits are stained with blood and lives hang in the balance.
The untold personal story of Glock, a man as fascinating and contradictory as the weapons he created.
"The Man Who Armed the World" is more than just a biography. It's the story of a man who changed the world, for better or worse, and the ripple effects of his genius that continue to be felt today. So buckle up and prepare to enter the world of Gaston Glock. A world of power, money, and violence, where the line between hero and villain is as thin as a Glock's trigger pull. This book is perfect for fans of: True crime thrillers
Financial investigative journalism
Gun violence documentaries
Business biographies
Don't miss "The Man Who Armed the World." The definitive story of the man who pulled the trigger on a global arms race.

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