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Water: A Turbulent History Stephen Halliday
Water: A Turbulent History
Stephen Halliday
It is surprising how little attention water receives in historical accounts. This title explores the beneficial and harmful effects of H2O on the course of modern British history, looking at how scientists, inventors, engineers and politicians have attempted to harness the good and confront the bad.
256 pages, 75 illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | October 28, 2004 |
| ISBN13 | 9780750933001 |
| Publishers | The History Press Ltd |
| Pages | 256 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 20 mm · 545 g (Weight (estimated)) |
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