The Builders: Marvels of Engineering
(1992)
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Front Cover |
Book Details |
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Genre |
Non-Fiction |
Subject |
Engineering |
Publication Date |
1992 |
Format |
Hardcover (11.4
mm)
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Publisher |
National Geographic Society |
Language |
English |
Extras |
Dust Jacket; Dust Jacket Cover |
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Description |
* Winner of the International Architecture Book Award * More than 400 photographs, detailed diagrams, and period engravings * Handy reference format This fascinating book chronicles some of the world's greatest engineering wonders from ancient times to the present -- the longest bridges, the highest dams, the tallest buildings, the grandest cathedrals. Learn how ancient Romans built a highway network that rivals the U.S. interstate system. Explore the world's most ambitious man-made landmarks from the Great Pyramids and St. Peter's Basilica to the Golden Gate Bridge and the English "Chunnel." Six chapters describe engineering feats, highlight the technological break-throughs, and introduce the builders who made them possible. The Builders celebrates how humankind harnessed nature's power, overcame its challenges, and constructed monuments to our society. |
Personal Details |
Rating |
0 |
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Product Details |
LoC Classification |
TA15.B85 1992 |
Dewey |
620 |
ISBN |
0870448366 |
Cover Price |
$40.00 |
No. of Pages |
288 |
First Edition |
No |
Rare |
No |
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Notes/Review |
Includes index. |
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