An in-depth look at the top one hundred inventions through the ages examines details of the setbacks and the breakthroughs, as well as anecdotes describing the methods behind the creation and workings of such innovations as the air conditioner, Faraday's electric motor, the Colt pistol, and more. Reprint.
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Here, for the first time ever, is an in-depth look at the top 100 inventions through the ages, ranked in order of their impact on the world. Discover the scientific, historical and cultural factors that determine each invention's rank and read how the inventors brought seeds of inspiration to fruition. Also included is a fantastic array of authentic patent drawings that illustrate with meticulous detail exactly how these ingenious creations actually work. Packed with details of the setbacks and the breakthroughs, plus anecdotes describing the methods and the madness behind the innovations that have shaped our world, The 100 Greatest Inventions Of All Time is entertaining and illuminating reading for anyone interested by the miracles of ingenuity.
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