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A review by rogerb
Isambard Kingdom Brunel by Angus Buchanan, L.T.C. Rolt
3.0
I've always been interested in IKB, and needed to refer to this book when preparing material on the Atmospheric Railways.
Now I've read all of it: Holt has done a very good job on taking us back to primary sources and I learned quite a bit about the whole tribe of Vistorian engineers and thir rivalries: but far too often he is let down by turning it into a hagiography.
You can almost hear the capitals when he talks about the great man.
3 stars is harsh, but I seek a more balanced account.
Now I've read all of it: Holt has done a very good job on taking us back to primary sources and I learned quite a bit about the whole tribe of Vistorian engineers and thir rivalries: but far too often he is let down by turning it into a hagiography.
You can almost hear the capitals when he talks about the great man.
3 stars is harsh, but I seek a more balanced account.