The Greater Genius? : A Biography of Marc Isambard Brunel

Whilst Isambard Kingdom Brunel has rightly been lauded and is the subject of countless biographies over the years, Sir Marc Brunel's pivotal role has been overlooked.

This is his first major biography. It traces his life from his birth through his struggle for recognition in Britain to his ultimate acceptance and success.

Based on a wide range of sources including Sir Marc's impressive range of patent applications, the book helps to show that while IKB was an undoubted genius he owed much to the role of involvement of his father in many of his projects.