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9780753821251

Brunel The Man Who Built the World

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  • ISBN13:

    9780753821251

  • ISBN10:

    0753821257

  • Edition: Reprint
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2021-06-01
  • Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
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Summary

One of the great minds of the 19th century, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was responsible for some of the most impressive engineering feats of his day. By the age of 26, he had been appointed chief engineer of the Great Western Railway, linking Bristol to London. His love of steamships led him to build a series of revolutionary vessels, including theGreat Britain--the first steamship to cross the Atlantic. Illustrated with a wealth of blueprints, drawings, and rare photographs, this new biography tracks the life and achievements of this Victorian-era genius. A fascinating portrait of ambition and innovation,Brunelprovides ample evidence to support the claim that Brunel was indeed "the man who built the world."

Author Biography

Steven Brindle is a celebrated author and historian. He is regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on Brunel and is famed for discovering and saving Brunel's 'lost' iron bridge at Paddington. His previous books include the critically acclaimed PADDINGTON STATION: ITS HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE.

Table of Contents

Introduction Father & Son
From London to Bristol Family Life Railways Brunel's Bridges
The Three Great Ships
The Office, the Team and Professional Life
The Legacy
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