An illustrated biography of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59), the foremost engineer in an age of great engineers, when the Industrial Revolution was at its height and Britain, its birthplace, was the vibrant hub of a world empire. It presents the story of this perfectionist, the setbacks and challenges he faced, and the results of his work. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
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Höhe: 240 mm
Breite: 172 mm
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978-1-84165-158-3 (9781841651583)
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John McIlwain is a prolific Pitkin author with a range of historical titles and city guides. His books include the Liverpool City Guide, Jack the Ripper, William the Conqueror and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.John McIlwain is a prolific Pitkin author with a range of historical titles and city guides. His books include the Liverpool City Guide, Jack the Ripper, William the Conqueror and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
A great among greats; Birth of an engineer; Early disaster; Opportunity knocks, Castles in the air; A star is born; Brunel's billiard table; Triumph and disaster; Steamships across the ocean; The biggest ship in the world; A superhuman task.
