Brunel (Life & Times)

Brunel (Life & Times)

by Annabel Gillings (Author)

Synopsis

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was the outstanding entrepreneurial Victorian engineer. He helped construct the Thames Tunnel, build the Great Western Railway and its terminus, Paddington Station, but his boldest endeavours were three gigantic ships.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 182
Publisher: Haus Publishing
Published: 31 Mar 2006

ISBN 10: 1904950442
ISBN 13: 9781904950448

Media Reviews
'This exploration of the man and the culture that shaped him is a fitting reminder of his achievements and legacy.' Publishing News
Author Bio
Annabel Gillings is a producer of the BBC Horizon programme series, most recently for the Horizon special on SARS. She also produced the TV series 'What the Victorians Did for Us' (2001). She has written widely, including an article for the magazine Prospect on 'Genes and Behaviour'.