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Find more info., search and price compare for James May's Magnificent Machines: How Men in Sheds Have Changed Our Lives by James May Binding: Paperback, illustrated edition edition, 352 pages Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Weight: 0.65 pound Dimension: H: 1 x L: 7.7 x W: 5 inches ISBN 10: 0340950927 ISBN 13: 9780340950920 Click here to search for this book and compare price at 40+ bookstores with AddALL.com! If you cannot find this book in our new and in print search, be sure to try our used and out of print search too! |
Book Description: The 20th century was a time of extraordinary change as new technologies and inventions emerged at a bewildering rate. From the amazingly complex to the brilliantly simple, this entertaining and insightful guide investigates mankind's greatest creations and successes, including space travel, television, mechanized war, medicine, video games, skyscrapers, electronic espionage, and much more. Along with the achievements, the hidden stories behind why some inventions—including the Zeppelin and the hovercraft—struggled to make their mark, and why others failed altogether, are also investigated. Packed with surprising statistics and intriguing facts, this is the ideal volume for anyone who wants to know the story behind history's greatest gadgets and ideas. |
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