The Britannica Guide to Inventions That Changed the Modern World

Robert Curley

Language: English

Publisher: Britannica

Published: Dec 20, 2009

Description:

SUMMARY: The intrinsic quality of an invention is that it changes the status quo. The innovations highlighted in this book have done so in a most dramatic, memorable, or effective fashion. Through engaging narrative and accompanying images, this volume gives readers a deeper appreciation for the inventions that have made their lives easier, better, or more aesthetically pleasing.