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William Armstrong: Magician of the North is the first full-scale biography of this extraordinary man. He was a visionary inventor, scientist, engineer and businessman who bestrode the 19th-century world, bringing global renown to his great Elswick Works on the Tyne which employed over 25,000 people in its heyday.

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'Armstrong deserves to be recognised as one of the titans of the 19th century - this book should do much to readdress the balance.' Country Life 'A fascinating new book about him demonstrates that he is just as relevant now as he was in Victorian times.' BBC News 'A wonderful subject - ripe for rediscovery.' Melvyn Bragg

William Armstrong

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A Paperback / softback by Henrietta Heald

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    Publisher: McNidder & Grace
    Publication Date: 01/11/2012
    ISBN13: 9780857160423, 978-0857160423
    ISBN10: 857160427
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    William Armstrong: Magician of the North is the first full-scale biography of this extraordinary man. He was a visionary inventor, scientist, engineer and businessman who bestrode the 19th-century world, bringing global renown to his great Elswick Works on the Tyne which employed over 25,000 people in its heyday.

    Trade Review
    'Armstrong deserves to be recognised as one of the titans of the 19th century - this book should do much to readdress the balance.' Country Life 'A fascinating new book about him demonstrates that he is just as relevant now as he was in Victorian times.' BBC News 'A wonderful subject - ripe for rediscovery.' Melvyn Bragg

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