The Britannica Guide to Inventions That Changed the Modern World
โ Scribed by Curley, Robert
- Publisher
- Britannica
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 5 MB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781615300204
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โฆ Synopsis
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.
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