Victorian Engineering
Victorian Engineering by L. T. C. Rolt, published by Penguin Books in 1988, offers a comprehensive overview of British engineering during the 19th century. This 300-page work describes significant developments such as the construction of railways, advancements in shipbuilding, and the advent of gas and electricity. The book highlights the contributions of notable figures like Brunel, Joseph Paxton, and Robert Stephenson, while also addressing the broader impact of industrialization on the environment.
Readers will find a detailed examination of how these engineering feats transformed society and the landscape of Britain. The narrative explores the initial optimism of the Victorian era and the subsequent disillusionment that arose as the consequences of industrialization became apparent. Rolt’s analysis provides insight into the achievements of British engineers and suggests that many of their innovations were more effectively realized in other countries. This edition is presented in English and is suitable for those interested in technology and engineering.
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Describing the course of British engineering throughout the 19th century, this survey gives accounts of such major developments as the building of the railways, the growth of ship-building and the introduction of gas and electricity. It examines the individual achievements of Brunel, Joseph Paxton and Robert Stephenson among others, and explains how industrialization changed the face of the environment. The book concludes by considering why the Victorians’ mood of optimism turned to one of disillusionment. It argues that the Victorians failed to come to terms with the consequences of industrialization, and that many of the innovations of British engineers found their best expression in other countries.
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