Brunel: pocket GIANTS, 9780752497662
Paperback
In recent years he has become more involved in work on the history of Bristol and south-west England, working with artist Simon Gurr to produce three history books in graphic form.

Brunel: pocket GIANTS

the engineering visionary

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  • Paperback

    128 pages

  • Release Date

    3 February 2014

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Summary

In a BBC poll in 2002, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was voted the second-greatest Briton of all time, only eclipsed by Churchill. It’s often claimed that that through his ships, bridges, tunnels and railways Brunel played a critical role in creating the modern world. In the soaring ambitions of the Victorian age, nobody thought bigger than Brunel. Never tied to a dusty office, he crammed enough work, adventure and danger into a single year to last a lesser person a lifetime. He was also a brillian…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780752497662
ISBN-10:0752497669
Author:Eugene Byrne
Publisher:The History Press Ltd
Imprint:The History Press Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:128
Release Date:3 February 2014
Weight:146g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm
Series:Pocket GIANTS
About The Author

Eugene Byrne

EUGENE BYRNE is a freelance journalist, author and researcher. Born in Ireland, he grew up in Somerset and studied history at Lancaster before moving to Bristol in 1981, where he has lived ever since. As a journalist he has contributed hard news and history/heritage stories to innumerable publications, including most national newspapers as well as writing a number of science fiction novels and short stories. In recent years he has become more involved in work on the history of Bristol and south-west England, working with artist Simon Gurr to produce three history books in graphic form. He also provides historical consultancy for a range of clients.

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