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History's Greatest Inventions: Ideas That Changed Civilization from The Wheel to the Web
Ten Inventions. Ten Turning Points. One World Transformed.
From the wheel to the internet, from penicillin to nuclear energy—this book explores the innovations that didn’t just change life…
They redefined what was possible.
In the sixth volume of the bestselling History’s Greatest series, author Alex R. Wells takes readers on a fast-paced journey through the tools that shaped civilization.
Discover
The compass opened the seas
The printing press unlocked ideas
The light bulb extended time
The computer taught machines to think
The airplane shrank the planet
…and much more
Each chapter is a gripping standalone story that
The origin of the invention
Its historical impact
The lessons it teaches us today
Whether you're a history lover, a science enthusiast, or just curious about the world you live in—this book will change how you see the everyday.
Because sometimes, the greatest breakthroughs…
Start with a single idea.
From the wheel to the internet, from penicillin to nuclear energy—this book explores the innovations that didn’t just change life…
They redefined what was possible.
In the sixth volume of the bestselling History’s Greatest series, author Alex R. Wells takes readers on a fast-paced journey through the tools that shaped civilization.
Discover
The compass opened the seas
The printing press unlocked ideas
The light bulb extended time
The computer taught machines to think
The airplane shrank the planet
…and much more
Each chapter is a gripping standalone story that
The origin of the invention
Its historical impact
The lessons it teaches us today
Whether you're a history lover, a science enthusiast, or just curious about the world you live in—this book will change how you see the everyday.
Because sometimes, the greatest breakthroughs…
Start with a single idea.
149 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 7, 2025
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