James Watt (1736-1819)
| Author | : Malcolm Dick |
| Publisher | : Liverpool University Press |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 2020-01-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781789625042 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1789625041 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis James Watt (1736-1819) by : Malcolm Dick
Download or read book James Watt (1736-1819) written by Malcolm Dick and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Watt is celebrated as the inventor of the energy efficient pumping and rotative steam engines. Studies of Watt have focused on his inventiveness, influence and reputation. This book explores new aspects of his work and places him in family, social and intellectual contexts during the Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution.
