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Anthony Burton

    Anthony Burton je autor a moderátor, ktorý sa špecializuje najmä na priemyselné a dopravné dejiny od vydania svojej prvej knihy v tejto oblasti, The Canal Builders, v roku 1972. Okrem kanálov, železníc a iných foriem dopravy sa jeho záujmy rozširujú aj na vidiek a históriu krajiny. Jeho diela približujú čitateľom fascinujúci svet priemyselných odvetví a dopravných systémov, ktoré formovali moderný svet. S citom pre detail a zrozumiteľným jazykom Burton oživuje históriu a ukazuje jej vplyv na súčasnosť. Jeho písanie je pútavé a poučné, ponúka jedinečný pohľad na vývoj techniky a krajiny, ktorá ju obklopuje. Čitatelia ocenia jeho schopnosť sprístupniť komplexné témy a vykresliť živé obrazy minulosti.

    The Great Western Society
    Around Britain by Canal
    The Ridgeway
    The Anatomy of Canals Vol 1: The Early Years
    Thomas Telford
    Cotswold Way
    • Cotswold Way

      • 168 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      Following the limestone escarpment on the Western edge of the Cotswolds, the 102 miles of the Cotswold Way take the walker through a quintessentially English landscape as varied as it is beautiful.

      Cotswold Way
    • This book covers Telford Career from his early days until its end, with detailed accounts of his life and exploits.

      Thomas Telford
    • The book explores the evolution of England's waterways from the late 18th century, highlighting the original character of canals and the innovative engineering techniques that transformed them. Accompanied by striking photography from Derek Pratt, it offers a captivating visual and historical account of canals, showcasing their significance both in the past and present.

      The Anatomy of Canals Vol 1: The Early Years
    • The Ridgeway follows one of the oldest 'green roads' in Europe.

      The Ridgeway
    • The Great Western Society

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      This book tells the story of one of Britain's most successful heritage railway projects.

      The Great Western Society
    • New in-depth researchInformative, factual textAnecdotal storiesInteresting selection of illustrationsGood index

      Steam Traction on the Road
    • Britain's Canals

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      A charming and insightful exploration of the amazing architecture and engineering wonders that surround Britain's inland waterways.

      Britain's Canals