Ross, David
George & Robert Stephenson: A Passion for Success
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750988926
- author:
- Ross, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The History Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.51 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
George and Robert Stephenson's extraordinary joint career is one of triumph and tragedy. From humble beginnings to international celebrity, their story is marked by an unrelenting drive for success.
The biography sheds new light on this remarkable father and son duo, revealing the complexities of George Stephenson's confidence and ambition, as well as Robert's struggles with self-doubt and depression. Through David Ross's authoritative account, the reader gains a deeper understanding of how these two men set the modern industrial world in motion.
With new discoveries and insights, this biography offers a fresh perspective on the lives of George and Robert Stephenson, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in the history of engineering and innovation.
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