Arnold Ziff by Nigel Watson
The life of Arnold Ziff is the story of one of Yorkshire's most successful businessmen. He floated his property company at the height of the post-war property boom, making him a fortune. His triumphant takeover of Barratts provided the backbone for one of today's few remaining independent retail shoe businesses, and through the development of the Merrion Centre he played a pivotal role in the post-war revival and redevelopment of Leeds. He never forgot the debt he and his family owed to Leeds, and the gifts stemming from his gratitude touched many of its institutions and inhabitants. He could be a difficult man, but he was also charming and generous. His family was all-important, and this included not just relatives but also those whom he dealt with in his many other activities. Above all, it is his humanity which shines throughout this book.
Nigel Watson has written for numerous publications, including All About History, All About Space, Beyond, Fortean Times, History Today, Paranormal Magazine, UFO Matrix, and Wired.com. He is the author of several books, including the Haynes UFO Investigations Manual.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780853037040 |
| ISBN 10 | 0853037043 |
| Title | Arnold Ziff |
| Author | Nigel Watson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Vallentine Mitchell & Co Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-11-30 |
| Number of pages | 194 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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