Isbn: 9780282006037 - Aircraft in War and Commerce (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book charts the remarkable development of aircraft from their inception to their pivotal role in the Great War. The author traces the evolution of flight from Orville Wright's pioneering experiments to the sophisticated aerial warfare of World War I. Along the way, he explores the scientific, technological, and political forces that shaped the development of aircraft, setting their story within the broader context of human ingenuity and ambition. The book delves into the fierce competition between France, Germany, Britain, and the United States to dominate the skies, revealing the inventors, engineers, and pilots who pushed the boundaries of aviation. Ultimately, this book shows how the invention of the airplane transformed warfare forever, forever altering the course of human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …