Charles Bianconi: A Biography, 1786-1875
- 344 pages
- 13 hours of reading
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The biography chronicles the life of Charles Bianconi, an influential Irish-Italian entrepreneur known for founding the Bianconi Coach Company. It details his journey from Italy to Ireland, his innovative transportation methods that transformed travel, and his personal life, including his marriage and connections with notable figures like Daniel O'Connell. Drawing from primary sources, the author provides a rich context of 19th-century Ireland, highlighting the social and economic landscape that shaped Bianconi's impact on the nation’s transport and business sectors.