Celebrating the greatest engineers who ever lived, Engineers is full of incredible tales of achievement and ingenuity, and the lasting mark these pioneers have left on our world. Discover how engineering projects have changed the course of history and driven human progress, from the builders of Egypt’s Great Pyramid through to the Industrial Revolution and beyond. Explore the impressive structures of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the first forays into space travel, and the pioneering computer scientists shaping today’s world. From initial concepts through prototypes to finished designs, the book brims with technical drawings, specially commissioned artworks, blueprints, and virtual tours that bring engineering’s greatest structures, inventions, and technological breakthroughs vividly to life.
ISBN 13: 9780241298824
Author: Adam Hart-Davis
