Description
Engineering genius, technical innovator and one of the greatest figures of the Industrial Revolution, Isambard Kingdom Brunel changed the face of the English landscape with his groundbreaking designs and ingenious constructions. L. T. C. Rolt's masterly biography is the definitive work on Brunel, tracing the life, times and monumental achivements of the man who helped to build modern Britain.
The definitive biography of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of the greatest figures of the Industrial Revolution and number 2 in the BBC's Great Britons poll.
About the Author
L. T. C. Rolt was born at Chester in 1910. After his education at Cheltenham College he embarked on am engineering career, until he decided to turn to writing. Among his many publications were biographies of Thomas Telford and George and Robert Stevenson (both published by Penguin). Mr Rolt died in 1974.
Book Information
ISBN 9780140117523
Author L.T.C Rolt
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 343g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 21mm
The definitive biography of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of the greatest figures of the Industrial Revolution and number 2 in the BBC's Great Britons poll.
About the Author
L. T. C. Rolt was born at Chester in 1910. After his education at Cheltenham College he embarked on am engineering career, until he decided to turn to writing. Among his many publications were biographies of Thomas Telford and George and Robert Stevenson (both published by Penguin). Mr Rolt died in 1974.
Book Information
ISBN 9780140117523
Author L.T.C Rolt
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 343g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 21mm
