Great Engineers

by Derek Walker

Looks at the history of British engineering, provides brief profiles of top engineers, and discusses developments in construction, materials, and electronics

288 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1988

Reviews

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick verdict on Great Engineers: fun, fast, and forgettable in the best way. What worked: Derek Walker keeps the pages flying with zero fluff. What didn't: I couldn't tell you a single character's name a week later. Recommend as a palate cleanser, skip if you want something to stick.