Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Engineering genius, technical innovator, and one of the greatest figures of the Industrial Revolution, Isambard Kingdom Brunel transformed the English landscape with his groundbreaking designs and ingenious constructions.

L. T. C. Rolt's masterly biography is widely regarded as the definitive work on Brunel. It meticulously traces:

• The life of this extraordinary figure,
• The times he lived in, and
• His monumental achievements that played a pivotal role in building modern Britain.