Robert Stephenson : the eminent engineer

Contents: Foreword Introduction Influence and Achievement: The early years, Michael Bailey London and Birmingham, Mike Chrimes Chamber consultations, Michael Bailey Strategy, tactics and mania, Michael Bailey Wider horizons, Michael Bailey The mechanical business, Michael Bailey Robert Stephenson in society, Julia Elton Innovation and Technique: Building the London & Birmingham Railway, Mike Chrimes Railway building, Mike Chrimes and Robert Thomas Iron railway bridges, James Sutherland Masonry structures, Ted Ruddock Water engineering, Denis Smith Bibliography Index.