Sir Hugh Myddelton: Entrepreneur And Engineer

Sir Hugh Myddelton: Entrepreneur And Engineer

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: J. W. Gough
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1964

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: General wear and yellowing of external pages and cover

J. W. Gough's Sir Hugh Myddelton: Entrepreneur And Engineer chronicles the remarkable life of a pivotal figure in early modern British history. This biography details Myddelton's innovative spirit and his significant contributions to engineering, most notably the creation of the New River, which supplied London with fresh water. Gough presents a thorough account of the challenges and triumphs faced by this visionary entrepreneur. The narrative illustrates the intricate interplay between commerce, politics, and technological advancement in the 17th century. It argues for Myddelton's enduring legacy as a master builder and a driving force behind urban development.

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Description

Author: J. W. Gough
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1964

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: General wear and yellowing of external pages and cover

J. W. Gough's Sir Hugh Myddelton: Entrepreneur And Engineer chronicles the remarkable life of a pivotal figure in early modern British history. This biography details Myddelton's innovative spirit and his significant contributions to engineering, most notably the creation of the New River, which supplied London with fresh water. Gough presents a thorough account of the challenges and triumphs faced by this visionary entrepreneur. The narrative illustrates the intricate interplay between commerce, politics, and technological advancement in the 17th century. It argues for Myddelton's enduring legacy as a master builder and a driving force behind urban development.