A brief history of technologies
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T. Derry and T. Williams presented a brilliant narrative about the technological achievements of humanity from ancient times to the present day, paying close attention to the influence of technological progress on the course of history. The first part of the narrative includes the history of technologies from ancient times to the year 1750. The story begins with a general historical overview of ancient civilizations, then the authors explore topics such as food production, metalworking, building construction, early sources of energy, and the beginning of the chemical industry. The second part of the text is dedicated to the development of the steam engine, machinery, modern transportation, coal and metal mining, the rise of modern chemical industry, textiles, internal combustion engine, electricity, and many others. Each section is preceded by a historical introduction, and the book concludes with a series of tables designed to show the relationship between names and events in the text. The book is richly illustrated and filled with factual data.
Author:
Author:Derry T., Williams T.
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Computer & Technology
- Category:History & Geography
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:newsprint
Dimensions:
Dimensions:20x13x4.5 cm
Series:
Series:Popular Science
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:12+
Product type:
Product type:partial lacquering
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-9524-6025-6
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