Lead Manufacturing in Britain: A History

This book provides a comprehensive and fascinating history of the lead industry, from its earliest times to the 1980s, tracing the origins of various types of lead manufacturing, the nineteenth-century expansion, and technological changes. It concludes with an appraisal of modern industry and its future prospects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 458 pages
Publication date: 24 April 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1983, this remarkable work delves into the extensive archives of the lead industry, resulting in a comprehensive and captivating account spanning from the earliest eras to the 1980s. It traces the origins of the diverse forms of lead manufacturing and the remarkable expansion of the industry during the nineteenth century. With meticulous detail, it explores the technological advancements that shaped the industry, providing a thorough examination of its current state and forecasting its promising future prospects. This definitive and highly readable history of the lead industry is a testament to the tireless efforts of the researchers involved.

Weight: 702g
Dimension: 237 x 156 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138081710