Man the Builder an Illustrated History of Engineering by J P M Pannell (21 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.15.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.15.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. 1st edition thus. Cloth, dj, F/VG. 256pp, index, b/w illustrations, a nice copy. Well illustrated account of Engineering history, canals, railways bridges etc. 500 grams.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: DJ: Good. 1st ptg. 252 pp. 6 x 8 1/4. Tan cloth covered boards, stamped in gold on spine. Brown and black glossy dj. Ffep clipped at top corner.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. Only pages that are just now beginning to yellow keep this hard cover copy of Man the Builder, An Illustrated History of Engineering written by JPM Pannell from near being in near fine condition. All the photographs/pictures are in black-and-white and it is NOT an ex-library book. It also appears to be a British First Edition. The dust jacket is in very good + condition.

Hard Cover Full Gloss. Condition: As New. ### Man The Builder: An Illustrated History of Engineering by J M P Pannell, 1977. (165 Illustrations) ### ## THIS BOOK: Classified as AS NEW. This is the 1977 edition, originally published in that year. The cover features St Pancras Station 1864, displaying J W Barlow's pointed arch; it is glossy and laminated. This book has no bumping or foxing and is as described. ## IMAGES: We provide at least two images for each book and a map, giving you a clear idea of what you are purchasing. ## Read on for interesting information. ## ## J.M. Pannell's Man The Builder: An Illustrated History of Engineering (1977) offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of human ingenuity through the ages, tracing the development of engineering from ancient craftsmanship to 20th-century technological advancements. Filled with 165 illustrations, this volume is both visually striking and intellectually stimulating, providing readers with a detailed view of construction, design, and innovation across different civilizations. ## The narrative starts with early engineering achievements?megalithic monuments, irrigation systems, and simple machines that laid the groundwork for societal progress. Pannell guides readers through the engineering wonders of antiquity, including the architectural brilliance of Egypt and Rome, the precision of Greek temple construction, and the engineering principles woven into medieval cathedral building and fortifications. Each period is placed within its technological limits and advances, illustrating how necessity, ambition, and creativity propelled progress. ## With the Renaissance came renewed curiosity and experimentation. Pannell emphasises how engineers emerged as problem-solvers bridging art and science. As industrialisation accelerated, the book turns to the transformative power of steam, iron, and factory systems, illustrating how engineering became central to social and economic life. Bridges, canals, railways, and towering buildings are depicted not only as physical achievements but also as cultural symbols of modernity. ## A particularly engaging strength of the book is its accessibility. Pannell writes clearly and enthusiastically, making complex topics understandable without sacrificing depth. The illustrations?drawings, technical sketches, and historical photographs?complement the text beautifully, guiding the reader through the mechanics behind the marvels. ## Modern engineering achievements are given careful attention, from dams and skyscrapers to space-age technology. The narrative highlights not only invention and design but also the human stories behind them?the perseverance of builders, the risks taken, and the social contexts that shape their ambitions. ## Man The Builder appeals to readers interested in the intersection of history, technology, architecture, and human endeavour. It's a valuable reference for students, educators, and general enthusiasts alike?those who seek to understand how our built environment came to be, and how engineering has always been an expression of human will, creativity, and progress. ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS ONLY FOR THE UK. Please contact me for a shipping quote. ####. No Author signature.

Hardcover. Condition: nf (remainder dot on top). Dust Jacket Condition: nf.

Tan Cloth. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. Many Black & White Illustrations (illustrator). This Edition 1977. Please Email for further details. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Signed By "Mosse".

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First thus. Near fine in very good dust jacket. The corners and edges of the binding are slightly worn and faded.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Book Club. 1997 BCA Edition. Size octavo, 252 pages plus index. Mid brown hard cover with gilt titles to the spine, with dust jacket. Book condition near fine, a very clean copy. Dust jacket condition very good plus, slightly toned with age, edges very slightly rubbed, else fine, not clipped.

Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: V.g. Book Club edition. Little used. Weight: 1.0 Language: English.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 197 BCA edition hardback; Very Good copy, with Very Good unclipped dj, all near as new condition; UK dealer, immediate dispatch.

Hardback, 209mm x 154mm brown cloth boards, gilt titles, first thus, 256pp. plus index, Black and white illustrations. Photographic illustrations. Good +/Good +++. Book has been handled, block edges now grubby with some foxing, pages otherwise clean and binding good. Dustwrapper is clean with minimal wear, perhaps a little tanned with age. Book club edition of engaging 1964 account of man's great building works from ancient Egypt to the industrial age, illustrated in b/w throughout. Catalogue: Science. Keywords: road, construction, pyramid, stone.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black caramel covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8¼" x 6" 252, 4 [pages] ISBN 050001180X. 165 monochrome illustrations. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ENGINEER (Invent, Innovate).

Hard Cover. Condition: BOOK NEW. Dust Jacket Condition: DUSTJACKET NEW. AN EXTREMELY CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE COPY WITH A BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. 252 pages plus index. Photos. NOT an ex-library copy or a remainder. GIFT GIVING CONDITION.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. (Originally published, 1964) 165 illustrations. Chapters on Roads, Rivers and Canals, Railways, Docks and Harbours, Water Supply and Public Health, Bridges. Smaller book, brown cloth, gilt very bright on spine, 252 pages plus 4-page index. Two dust jackets, illustrated with the ceiling of St. Pancras Station in London, 1864, both Very Fine. Ink note at top of first front end paper, light browning to left half of first front end paper, also right half of reverse of final end paper. DJ and book, both Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A hardback volume in Very Good condition, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. A hardback volume in Good to Very Good condition, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.