William Morris' many-sided career placed him at the centre of an age and culture he both condemned and shaped. This is an illustrated biography of William Morris, who is an artist, designer, poet, weaver, dyer, calligrapher, printer, businessman, journalist and novelist.
William Morris' many-sided career placed him at the centre of an age and culture he both condemned and shaped. This is an illustrated biography of Wil...
Josiah Wedgwood not only transformed the manufacture of pottery and the methods of its distribution but also revolutionised industry generally. He originated mass-production to increase efficiency and reduce waste, thus providing a product that more people could afford, and pioneered techniques of salesmanship, attracting the custom of royalty and maintaining the same high standard in all his ware. He treated his employees with benevolence, introducing unprecedented methods of management. Despite having a leg amputated at the prime of life, Wedgwood nonetheless continued to devote his...
Josiah Wedgwood not only transformed the manufacture of pottery and the methods of its distribution but also revolutionised industry generally. He ...
A concise but fascinating journey from the country's earliest beginnings right up to the creation of the economic powerhouse that is today's China, Haw carries readers from the prehistoric civilizations of 4,000 years ago to the centuries of China's silk trade with Europe. Illustrations. Maps.
A concise but fascinating journey from the country's earliest beginnings right up to the creation of the economic powerhouse that is today's China, Ha...
The famous son of a famous father, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was acknowledged in his own lifetime as the greatest engineer in an era of engineering titans. He helped drive the first tunnel under a navigable river, built the first all iron ship, bridged the Tamar and Avon, constructed the first railway to run express services and launched the world's first true luxury liner - a vessel five times bigger than any previously attempted. Success was often bought at a high price - in money and men's lives. Brunel himself was nearly drowned in his father's Thames Tunnel. Over a hundred laborers were...
The famous son of a famous father, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was acknowledged in his own lifetime as the greatest engineer in an era of engineering tita...
Explores the ancient cultures that shaped human history and civilization. This title portrays key periods from the past, with glimpses into art, fashion, crafts, trade and warfare. It contains inside-view artworks of palaces and humble homes, and insights into the everyday lives of monarchs, priests, farmers, traders and children of long ago.
Explores the ancient cultures that shaped human history and civilization. This title portrays key periods from the past, with glimpses into art, fashi...
Discover the spectacular acheivements of this ancient civilisation. Learn about the creation of the Olympic Games, the beginnings of modern medicine and philosophy, travel, trade, warfare, and the dawn of democracy. A selection of 15 practical projects help to bring the past to life.
Discover the spectacular acheivements of this ancient civilisation. Learn about the creation of the Olympic Games, the beginnings of modern medicine a...
