Iron, steam & money : the making of the industrial revolution
Osborne, Roger, 1954-2013
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In late 18th-century Britain a handful of men brought about the greatest transformation in human history. This book tells the thrilling story of those few decades, the moments of inspiration, the rivalries, skulduggery and death threats, and the tireless perseverance of the visionaries who made it all happen.
Main title:
Iron, steam & money : the making of the industrial revolution / Roger Osborne.
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Imprint:
London : The Bodley Head, 2013.
Collation:
vi, 392 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781847921895 (hbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
774838
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