9781332205493 - The Tower Bridge: A Lecture (Classic Reprint) de Barry, John Wolfe (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an engaging and informative exploration of the history of London's iconic Tower Bridge, tracing its development from the earliest designs to its engineering triumph, predominantly through the 19th century when London was enjoying great architectural expansion. The author provides a rich historical context, discussing the various proposals and challenges faced during the bridge's construction, as well as the influence and engineering of notable architects and engineers involved, such as Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, Sir Joseph Bazalgette and Sir Horace Jones. At its heart, the book celebrates the architectural and engineering prowess of the Tower Bridge, delving into the detailed planning and complex technicalities involved in designing, constructing, and operating such an iconic structure. It highlights the challenges of reconciling land and river traffic needs and showcases the ingenuity of the bascule bridge design. This book not only explores the history, but through the Tower Bridge, provides a socio-economic glimpse into the remarkable developments of London as it expanded throughout the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.