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.
- ISBN10 1841651583
- ISBN13 9781841651583
- Publish Date 1 April 2005
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 19 January 2024
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pavilion Books
- Imprint Pitkin Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 24
- Language English