Fifty Machines That Changed The Course of History
A fascinating history of the 19th and 20th centuries
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Take a chronological journey through some of the greatest inventions of the 19th and 20th centuries. Fifty Machines That Changed The Course of History details 50 ground-breaking devices that have defined civilization.
From the jacquard loom, Roberts’ lathe and Stephenson’s ‘Rocket’ to the Hubble space telescope and Motorola’s StarTAC, it provides a fascinating insight into history. Each entry features full-colour images with annotations, key features and in-depth analysis of how the machine was developed.
From the jacquard loom, Roberts’ lathe and Stephenson’s ‘Rocket’ to the Hubble space telescope and Motorola’s StarTAC, it provides a fascinating insight into history. Each entry features full-colour images with annotations, key features and in-depth analysis of how the machine was developed.
- A great gift for any history lover
- In-depth analysis of 50 ground-breaking machines
- Colour photographs and key features throughout
- Arranged chronologically
- Hardback
- 224 pages
- Measures H2cm x W18cm x D23.5cm
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