Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a detailed study of the medallic portraits of Matthew Boulton and James Watt, two of the most prominent figures in the development of the steam engine and the industrial revolution. The author, Robert James Eidlitz, provides a thorough analysis of the medals' designs, meanings, and historical contexts, as well as the artists who created them. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of technology, art, or the intersection of science and society.
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