Ancient inventions of the world

Author: Peter James
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Publish Date: 1999-09-01
Features: We, people of the 20th century, often pride ourselves on being clever, believing that whether it's intricate machinery, highly efficient devices, magnificent engineering, or advanced technology, we hold a monopoly on invention. However, in this charming and eye-opening book, the author argues that what is most important and surprising is actually completed by humans thousands of years ago. This book is an overview of the crystallization of human wisdom throughout history and a wonderful tribute to the boundless creativity unleashed by human intellect. The author shows us that our ancestors, no matter how long ago they lived or where they lived on this planet, were adept at solving difficult problems.