Inventions That Changed the World

by Rodney Castleden

About 180 inventions are described in chronological order, with an emphasis on how the invention developed, what problem they were designed to solve and their significance to contemporaries - and to subsequent events. Headings give the name and date of the invention and inventor. Subjects include writing, the watch, the rifle, the vacuum cleaner, the electronic computer and the contraceptive pill. Everything is grouped under various sections from the ancient world, the enlightened world and the modern world amongst others.

Hardcover

First published April 1, 2007

Reviews

[Natalia UN · Rating 3 out of 5]

O carte plina de curiozități ( povestite intr-o maniera cam plictisitoare).
Ce am aflat interesant:
- Detalii despre muulte multe inventii ( de la wc la baterie electrica)
- Unele idei inovatoare au aparut la mai multe persoane în mod independent în diferite perioade și locatii
- Oamenii s-au opus unor inventii care automatizau munca pentru că le era frică ca vor ramâne făra lucru.

[Martin · Rating 2 out of 5]

very much average