William Rosen

Praise for The Most Powerful Idea in the World

As a piston-driven primer not only to the processes of thought, labour and collaborative generosity of the fathers of steam, this book runs along a new track like - well, like a Rocket

Iain Finlayson, The Times

Its scope and lively intelligence make it the best kind of popular account. Anyone who has ever wondered over Britain's exceptional contribution to the modern world should read it

Ian Jack, Financial Times

Intriguing, witty account of the birth of steam power

Robin McKie, Observer

As a piston-driven primer not only to the processes of thought, labour and collaborative generosity of the fathers of steam, this book runs along a new track like - well, like a Rocket

Iain Finlayson, The Times

Its scope and lively intelligence make it the best kind of popular account. Anyone who has ever wondered over Britain's exceptional contribution to the modern world should read it

Ian Jack, Financial Times

Intriguing, witty account of the birth of steam power

Robin McKie, Observer

As a piston-driven primer not only to the processes of thought, labour and collaborative generosity of the fathers of steam, this book runs along a new track like - well, like a Rocket

Iain Finlayson, The Times

Its scope and lively intelligence make it the best kind of popular account. Anyone who has ever wondered over Britain's exceptional contribution to the modern world should read it

Ian Jack, Financial Times

Intriguing, witty account of the birth of steam power

Robin McKie, Observer

Books by William Rosen