The Life Of Sir William Siemens (1888)

By William Pole and William 1814-1900 Pole

Book Overview

The Life of Sir William Siemens is a biography written by William Pole in 1888. The book chronicles the life of Sir William Siemens, a prominent engineer and inventor of the 19th century. Born in Germany in 1823, Siemens moved to England in the 1840s and quickly made a name for himself in the engineering world. He co-founded the successful engineering firm Siemens Brothers with his brother in 1850, and went on to make significant contributions to the fields of telegraphy, electrical engineering, and metallurgy. Siemens was also a prominent philanthropist, and the book details his many charitable endeavors, including his work to establish technical education in England. The biography draws heavily on primary sources, including letters and personal accounts from Siemens himself, as well as interviews with his family and colleagues. Throughout the book, Pole paints a vivid picture of Siemens' life and achievements, highlighting his many accomplishments and contributions to the field of engineering. The book also provides insight into the social and political context of the time, including the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the rise of scientific inquiry. Overall, The Life of Sir William Siemens is a fascinating and comprehensive account of one of the most important figures in 19th century engineering.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104396351
• ISBN13: 9781104396350
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"