Thames Tunnel To Channel Tunnel: 150 Years Of Civil Engineering
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: Will Howie And Mike Chrimes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thomas Telford, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This historical account chronicles the monumental achievements in civil engineering across a century and a half, framing its narrative between two iconic underwater passages. It details the ingenuity and perseverance required to construct such ambitious projects, from the pioneering efforts beneath the Thames to the modern marvel connecting Britain and France. The text presents a comprehensive overview of the technological advancements and societal impacts that shaped these grand endeavors. Readers will discover the challenges overcome and the innovative solutions devised by engineers throughout this transformative period. This authoritative work illustrates the enduring legacy of human ambition in shaping the physical world.
Author: Will Howie And Mike Chrimes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thomas Telford, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This historical account chronicles the monumental achievements in civil engineering across a century and a half, framing its narrative between two iconic underwater passages. It details the ingenuity and perseverance required to construct such ambitious projects, from the pioneering efforts beneath the Thames to the modern marvel connecting Britain and France. The text presents a comprehensive overview of the technological advancements and societal impacts that shaped these grand endeavors. Readers will discover the challenges overcome and the innovative solutions devised by engineers throughout this transformative period. This authoritative work illustrates the enduring legacy of human ambition in shaping the physical world.