About the Author

Henrietta Heald is an author and editor on British history. William Armstrong, her first book, was shortlisted for the Portico Prize and the H. W. Fisher First Biography Prize.

Reviews

'Armstrong deserves to be recognised as one of the titans of the 19th century - this book should do much to readdress the balance.' Country Life 'A fascinating new book about him demonstrates that he is just as relevant now as he was in Victorian times.' BBC News 'A wonderful subject - ripe for rediscovery.' Melvyn Bragg