Bibliograph

Engineers, written by John Farndon ... [and 8 others] ; editor-in-chief, Adam Hart-Davis

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Engineers, written by John Farndon ... [and 8 others] ; editor-in-chief, Adam Hart-Davis

Language

eng

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contains biographical information

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illustrations

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Engineers

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written by John Farndon ... [and 8 others] ; editor-in-chief, Adam Hart-Davis

Summary

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

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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Engineers, from the great pyramids to the pioneers of space travel

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