1001 Inventions That Changed The World

From the invention of the wheel to the development of the World Wide Web, this is the story of human inventiveness. This enlightening book examines the origins and impact of scientific and technological breakthroughs that have had a lasting impact on the human experience. Illustrated with over 700 full-colour photographs, each entry traces the development of an invention from original concept through to completion and includes revealing quotations by the inventor or an early user. Hardback.

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From the invention of the wheel to the development of the World Wide Web, this showcases human inventiveness.