In the 19th century, a new breed of hero appeared. In an explosion of creative energy, a group of remarkable men emerged who were to invent the modern world, tackling the raw forces of nature with courage, brains, and panache. Men of Iron brings the extraordinary achievements of these great Victorian pioneers to life.

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