Iron, Steam & Money
The Making of the Industrial Revolution
Formats & editions
- Published: 23 May 2013
- ISBN: 9781446483282
- Imprint: Vintage Digital
- Format: EBook
- Pages: 400
Ably handling a mass of material, Osborne explores both the technological side of his subject and its human aspect
Christopher Smith, UK Regional Press Syndication
Osborne fires [the Industrial Revolution] up with great gusto
Iain Finlayson, The Times
Detailed and scholarly
Steve Craggs, UK Regional Press Syndication
A truly rattling good yarn
Jonathan Glancey, Country Life
Detailed and scholarly
UK Regional Press Syndication
Iron, Steam & Money is an engaging and enjoyable read, and Osborne’s clear prose and simple explanations provide shape and meaning to a concept that in many people’s minds remains a muddled memory from school days
Emma Griffin, BBC History Magazine
Meaty and satisfying
Peter Forbes, Independent (Radar)