The Power Of Steam: An Illustrated History Of The World's Steam Age
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. The hardcover book is housed in its original dust jacket. The dust jacket shows some light wear and fading, consistent with age. The slipcase appears to be present and in good condition. No major tears or damage visible. Pages and binding appear intact.
A landmark work in the history of technology and industrialisation, The Power of Steam chronicles the transformative era when steam energy reshaped civilisation, economies, and everyday life across the globe. Written by the distinguished historian Asa Briggs, the book presents a richly illustrated panorama of the Steam Age, tracing the development of steam-powered machinery from its earliest experimental origins to its revolutionary impact on industry, transport, and society. Briggs argues that no single force did more to define the modern world than the harnessing of steam, and he details the key inventors, engineers, and entrepreneurs who drove this momentous shift. Packed with period engravings, technical diagrams, and historical photographs, this authoritative volume stands as both a visual feast and an indispensable historical record for anyone fascinated by the industrial revolution.
Author: Asa Briggs
Format: Hardback
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. The hardcover book is housed in its original dust jacket. The dust jacket shows some light wear and fading, consistent with age. The slipcase appears to be present and in good condition. No major tears or damage visible. Pages and binding appear intact.
A landmark work in the history of technology and industrialisation, The Power of Steam chronicles the transformative era when steam energy reshaped civilisation, economies, and everyday life across the globe. Written by the distinguished historian Asa Briggs, the book presents a richly illustrated panorama of the Steam Age, tracing the development of steam-powered machinery from its earliest experimental origins to its revolutionary impact on industry, transport, and society. Briggs argues that no single force did more to define the modern world than the harnessing of steam, and he details the key inventors, engineers, and entrepreneurs who drove this momentous shift. Packed with period engravings, technical diagrams, and historical photographs, this authoritative volume stands as both a visual feast and an indispensable historical record for anyone fascinated by the industrial revolution.