Dreams of Iron and Steel

Seven Wonders of the Modern Age, from the Building of the London Sewers to the Panama Canal

Autori

• Deborah Cadbury

Parametri

• 352 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Storia
• Storia degli Stati Uniti
• Tecnologia e tecnica

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Set against a backdrop that echoes the Middle Ages, this narrative explores the transformative impact of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through the stories of visionaries and laborers. It highlights the creation of seven monumental achievements that continue to inspire awe. Deborah Cadbury's in-depth scholarship reveals the blend of innovation, hard work, and human spirit that shaped our modern world, showcasing the profound journey of progress marked by both triumph and struggle.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2005

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