Men of Iron VHS - Description
In just a few short decades, two remarkable men literally changed the world forever. In the world of engineering, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Robert Stephenson were the fiercest of rivals. Both would work themselves to death building the supreme technical achievements of their age.
MEN OF IRON tells the fascinating stories of Brunel and Stephenson and their greatest achievements. From Stephenson's Rocket, railways and the Menai Box Girder Bridge to Brunel's GWR, Tamar Bridge and line of revolutionary steamships, this is also the story of the most breathtaking technological feats of the Industrial Age.
* The complete three part series
* Unique, computer-generated reconstructions
* Original journal entries and schematics
* Commentary from engineers and historians
"Fascinating and informative essential viewing" - The Observer
"Excellent" - The Guardian
"Absolutely gripping stuff" - Daily Mail
"Fascinating" - TV Times
