Thomas Telford
Thomas Telford by Lionel Thomas Caswall Rolt, published by Penguin in 1979, is a reprint edition consisting of 224 pages. This book provides a comprehensive overview of British engineering during the 19th century, detailing significant developments such as the construction of railways, advancements in ship-building, and the introduction of gas and electricity. It highlights the contributions of notable figures like Brunel, Joseph Paxton, and Robert Stephenson, while also exploring the broader impact of industrialization on the environment.
Readers will find a thorough examination of how industrialization transformed British society and the subsequent shift from Victorian optimism to disillusionment. The book discusses the challenges faced by the Victorians in reconciling the consequences of their innovations, noting that many engineering advancements were more effectively utilized in other countries. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of engineering in Great Britain.
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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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