Ironbridge: Landscape Of Industry
Author: Neil Cossons (Text), Harry Sowden (Photographs)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This non-fiction work chronicles the profound transformation of the Ironbridge Gorge, a pivotal site in the Industrial Revolution. It meticulously details how this Shropshire valley became a crucible of innovation, shaping the modern world through its pioneering iron production and engineering marvels. The narrative presents a compelling account of human ingenuity and its indelible impact on the natural environment, illustrating the birth of industrial society. Readers will discover the intricate interplay between technological advancement and landscape evolution, gaining a comprehensive understanding of this UNESCO World Heritage site's enduring legacy. This authoritative volume offers a rich, visual, and historical perspective on a landmark era.
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$3.98Ironbridge: Landscape Of Industry
Author: Neil Cossons (Text), Harry Sowden (Photographs)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This non-fiction work chronicles the profound transformation of the Ironbridge Gorge, a pivotal site in the Industrial Revolution. It meticulously details how this Shropshire valley became a crucible of innovation, shaping the modern world through its pioneering iron production and engineering marvels. The narrative presents a compelling account of human ingenuity and its indelible impact on the natural environment, illustrating the birth of industrial society. Readers will discover the intricate interplay between technological advancement and landscape evolution, gaining a comprehensive understanding of this UNESCO World Heritage site's enduring legacy. This authoritative volume offers a rich, visual, and historical perspective on a landmark era.
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Author: Neil Cossons (Text), Harry Sowden (Photographs)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This non-fiction work chronicles the profound transformation of the Ironbridge Gorge, a pivotal site in the Industrial Revolution. It meticulously details how this Shropshire valley became a crucible of innovation, shaping the modern world through its pioneering iron production and engineering marvels. The narrative presents a compelling account of human ingenuity and its indelible impact on the natural environment, illustrating the birth of industrial society. Readers will discover the intricate interplay between technological advancement and landscape evolution, gaining a comprehensive understanding of this UNESCO World Heritage site's enduring legacy. This authoritative volume offers a rich, visual, and historical perspective on a landmark era.
