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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This memoir details the life and work of Sir Samuel Bentham, an English naval architect and engineer. It provides an insightful look into his pioneering contributions to the field of naval architecture and management during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author traces Bentham's journey from his apprenticeship in a royal dockyard to his extensive travels and groundbreaking work in Russia. The book explores themes of innovation, efficiency, and the challenges of implementing reforms within established bureaucratic systems. It sheds light on Bentham's struggle to overcome opposition and resistance to his ideas, highlighting his persistence in advocating for improvements in naval construction and management. The memoir offers valuable insights into the history of naval engineering and the life of a remarkable figure who played a pivotal role in shaping the development of the British Navy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332151219_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332151219
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332151219
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)