Science, Utility and British Naval Technology, 1793-1815

Samuel Bentham and the Royal Dockyards

Autori

• Roger Morriss

Parametri

• 388 pagine
• 14 ore di lettura

• Economia e affari
• Forze armate
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia
• Trasporti

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Focusing on the Inspector General of Naval Works, the narrative highlights Samuel Bentham's tenure from 1796 to 1807 and the transformative impact he had on dockyard technology. It delves into the technological advancements initiated during this period while also exploring the accompanying shifts in the industrial culture of the dockyards, illustrating how innovation influenced both machinery and the workforce.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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