Dimensions
205 x 275 x 27mm
The Wonderful Stories Behind The Great Achievements, Discoveries And Breakthroughs Of The Modern World
Organised spread by spread, this book looks at the key moments in history when human endeavour has created a breakthrough. Every aspect of human invention is covered, from science to holidays, toys to cigarettes, cars to
crosswords.
The prime firsts of each subject sit alongside ‘timelines’ of the most relevant ‘first’ events after the invention, illustrated with the adverts that made them famous and the earliest designs for each article.This provides complete portraits of the evolution of some of the most integral parts of our lives today, from computers to the humble cup of tea.
