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Engineers : a history of engineering and structural design
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ISBN: 9780415325264 9780415325257 0415325269 0415325250 9780203358184 9781134343201 9781134343249 9781134343256 Year: 2010 Publisher: Abingdon : Routledge,

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This innovative book presents the vast historical sweep of engineering innovation and technological change to describe and illustrate engineering design and what conditions, events, cultural climates and personalities have brought it to its present state. Matthew Wells covers topics based on an examination of paradigm shifts, the contribution of individuals, important structures and influential disasters to show approaches to the modern concept of structure. By demonstrating the historical context of engineering, Wells has created a guide to design like no other, inspirational for both students and practitioners working in the fields of architecture and engineering


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George Hudson : A New Biography.
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ISBN: 9781399057486 1399057502 1399057480 Year: 2024 Publisher: Havertown Pen & Sword Books Limited

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George Hudson: The Railway King is a comprehensive biography of George Hudson, a prominent figure in the development of England's railway system during the 19th century. Known as the 'Railway King', Hudson was instrumental in expanding England's railway lines, responsible for over 25% of the early railways, most of which remain operational. The book explores Hudson's rise to prominence during the railway boom of the 1840s and his subsequent fall from grace following unethical business practices and the collapse of the Railway Mania. Author Matthew Wells examines Hudson's life and career against the backdrop of the economic and social conditions of his time, presenting a balanced view by considering Hudson's own explanations alongside the criticisms he faced. The biography aims to offer a nuanced understanding of Hudson's impact on the railway industry and his legacy, appealing to readers interested in industrial history and the complexities of historical figures.

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To die and not decay : autobiography and the pursuit of immortality in early China.
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ISBN: 9780924304583 Year: 2009 Publisher: Ann Arbor Association for Asian studies

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