from the great pyramids to the pioneers of space travel Hart-Davis, Adam editor Farndon, John 1960- escritor text biography nyu 2015 monographic eng

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360 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm. 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. 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. [written by John Farndon ... [et. al] ; editor-in-chief, Adam Hart-Davis]. Includes index. Subtitle on cover: From the great pyramids to the pioneers of space travel. Engineers Biography Engineering History Ingeniería Historia Ingenieros Biografías TA 139 E57 2015 620.00922 9781465435972 (pbk) 1465435972 (pbk) 2015487662 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1605/2015487662-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1605/2015487662-d.html OI6 151201 20230411090902.0 18876193 eng