History Of The Motor Car
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the smoke-belching horseless carriages of the 1880s to the sleek machines that conquered racing circuits across the globe, History of the Motor Car charts one of humanity's most transformative technological revolutions with remarkable breadth and authority. Peter Roberts guides the reader through the full arc of automotive evolution, chronicling the pioneering inventors, daring engineers, and industrial titans whose obsessions reshaped the modern world — from Karl Benz's first patented motor wagon to the golden age of motoring that defined the twentieth century. Roberts presents his subject with the eye of an enthusiast and the rigour of a historian, illustrating how the automobile did not merely change the way people travelled, but fundamentally restructured economies, cities, and cultures across every continent. Rich in detail and anchored by authoritative research, the book argues that the motor car is not simply a machine but a mirror of human ambition itself. Whether you are a seasoned collector, a motoring aficionado, or a curious reader, this volume leaves one question lingering: what will the next revolution on four wheels look like?
Author: Peter Roberts
Format: Hardback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the smoke-belching horseless carriages of the 1880s to the sleek machines that conquered racing circuits across the globe, History of the Motor Car charts one of humanity's most transformative technological revolutions with remarkable breadth and authority. Peter Roberts guides the reader through the full arc of automotive evolution, chronicling the pioneering inventors, daring engineers, and industrial titans whose obsessions reshaped the modern world — from Karl Benz's first patented motor wagon to the golden age of motoring that defined the twentieth century. Roberts presents his subject with the eye of an enthusiast and the rigour of a historian, illustrating how the automobile did not merely change the way people travelled, but fundamentally restructured economies, cities, and cultures across every continent. Rich in detail and anchored by authoritative research, the book argues that the motor car is not simply a machine but a mirror of human ambition itself. Whether you are a seasoned collector, a motoring aficionado, or a curious reader, this volume leaves one question lingering: what will the next revolution on four wheels look like?