An edition of Engineers
(2012)
Engineers
by John Farndon and Adam Hart-Davis
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Presents a history of the world's most prominent and revolutionary engineers, discussing their key feats and major breakthroughs, from Archimedes and Leonardo da Vinci to Henry Ford and the Wright brothers.
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Engineering, History, Biography, Engineers, Engineering, history, Engineers, biographyShowing 4 featured editions. View all 4 editions?
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Table of Contents
The early engineers. Building the ancient world ; Ancient innovators
Renaissance and enlightenment. Islamic engineers ; Renaissance polymaths ; A new technology ; Waterways and harbors ; Early steam engines
The industrial revolution. Developing the steam engine ; Harnessing electricity ; The factory floor ; Building bridges ; Balloons and airships
The machine age. A transportation revolution ; Industrial innovations ; Great constructions ; Public health ; Radio and sound
Modern times. The automobile ; Motion pictures ; Towering structures ; Flying machines ; Space engineering.
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Includes index.
Subtitle on cover: From the great pyramids to the pioneers of space travel.
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