Fifty Ships that Saved the World
Author | : Philip Goodhart |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 1965 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Philip Goodhart |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 1965 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Ian Graham |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2016-09-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781925335309 |
Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History is a delight for both lovers of the sea and anyone with a curiosity for what lies on the horizon. Discover the nuances and history behind some of the world's most iconic ships, including Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour and Greenpeace's once flagship Rainbow Warrior.
Author | : DESIGN MUSEUM ENTERPRISE LTD |
Publisher | : Conran Octopus |
Total Pages | : 122 |
Release | : 2009-10-06 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1840915854 |
Everything around us is designed and the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? Fifty Cars That Changed the World imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 cars that have made a substantial impact in the world of British design today. From the1908 Ford Model T to the 1998 smart car, each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status to give them a special place in design history.
Author | : Hywel Williams |
Publisher | : Quercus |
Total Pages | : 380 |
Release | : 2014-08-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1623655331 |
The currents of History run deep and often unseen beneath the everyday ripple of events. But now and again the current rises to the surface, and the events of a single day shed an exceptional light on the meaning of the past. Such events are the subject of Days that Changed the World. Some of the 50 days described here mark the end of an era; others the start of something new. Many are the dates of bloody battles or murders; others of momentous decisions or breathtaking discoveries. All are remembered as powerful symbols of their time. Our story begins almost 2500 years ago on 28 September 480 before the Christian Era, when the Athenian navy destroyed the Persian invasion fleet in the Bay of Salamis. Had the Persians won we might never have heard the names of Plato, Aristotle or Alexander, nor recognize the word democracy. Charting 50 such defining moments, concluding with 11 September 2001 and the destruction of New York's Twin Towers, Days that Changed the World is a unique and fascinating way to portray the story of world history. These 50 history-making days include: The Battle of the Salamis; The Assassination of Julius Caesar; The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ; The Dedication of Constantinople; The Death of Muhammad; The Coronation of Charlemagne; The Death of Genghis Khan; The Fall of Constantinople; The Defeat of the Spanish Armada; The Defenestration of Prague; The Fall of the Bastille; The Battle of Waterloo; Parliament Passing the Emancipation Act; The Battle of Sedan; The Boxer Rebellion; The First Day of the Somme; The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor; The Bombing of Hiroshima; Martin Luther King's "I have a Dream'; The Breaching of the Berlin Wall; Nelson Mandela's Release from Prison; Nine Eleven.
Author | : DESIGN MUSEUM ENTERPRISE LTD |
Publisher | : Conran Octopus |
Total Pages | : 115 |
Release | : 2011-03-07 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 1840915889 |
Everything around us is designed and the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? Fifty Hats That Changed the World imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 hats and headwear that have made a substantial impact in the world of fashion and design today. From an early fourteenth century Russian crown to Noel Stewart's 2010 Ribboned Landscape hat, each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status and the designers that give them a special place in design history.
Author | : Ian Graham |
Publisher | : Fifty Things That Changed the |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2022-09-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780228103646 |
"This is a beautiful book, replete with illustrations, photos, diagrams, and maps. The text balances technicality with storytelling, scholarly analysis with entertainment. It's a sweeping, fascinating look at barges, battleships, caravels, dhows, submarines, and more, placing them all in context with the battles, countries, discoveries, inventions, and people that surrounded them. Readers interested in history of any kind will enjoy this highly accessible book." -- Publishers Weekly From an ancient funeral ship to the Rainbow Warrior -- war, trade, science and pleasure on the open seas. Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History is a beautiful guide to 50 water vessels that played a key role in world history and had a great impact on human civilization. The book presents the ships chronologically, beginning with Pharaoh Khufu's solar barge from about 2566 BCE. The chapter includes a photograph of the reconstructed ship, discovered in 1954 near the Great Pyramid. Religious beliefs held that in the afterlife the pharaoh would need a ship to sail the cosmic waters of the sky with the sun god, Ra. The book closes with another sun-seeking ship 4,000 years later. The epitome of an ocean cruise ship, the MS Allure of the Seas is the biggest passenger ship ever built. An Oasis-class cruise ship, it is a destination in itself, complete with a Central Park-like oasis, 18 decks, 5,492 passengers, and a crew of 2,384. Between these landmark vessels is a variety of ships used for all of mankind's needs, from hunters searching for food, traders with goods to barter and warriors bent on conquest, to explorers longing to see what lay beyond the horizon. Over time, the first small primitive watercraft evolved into bigger seagoing vessels, shaping our history, culture and civilization along the way. This attractive reference provides an innovative perspective on maritime and world history. It is an excellent selection for all collections.
Author | : DESIGN MUSEUM ENTERPRISE LTD |
Publisher | : Conran Octopus |
Total Pages | : 117 |
Release | : 2009-10-05 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 1840915897 |
Everything around us is designed and the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? Fifty Shoes That Changed the World imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 shoe designs that have made a substantial impact in the world of design today. From the 1863 Frye boot to Zaha Hadid's 2008 Melissa shoe, each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status and the designers that give them a special place in design history.
Author | : Anne Jankéliowitch |
Publisher | : Harry N. Abrams |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008-05-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780810972391 |
Describes fifty things people can do daily to help the environment, such as eating organic food, turning down heating, recycling, and not littering.
Author | : Bill Laws |
Publisher | : Firefly Books |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2015-08-18 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781770855885 |
The fascinating stories of the plants that changed civilizations.
Author | : Alex Newson |
Publisher | : Conran Octopus |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2013-09-02 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1840916508 |
The Design Museum brings you fifty bicycles that changed the world we live in! The bicycle is the world's most popular form of transport. From the penny-farthing, the Dandy-horse and the Velocipede the design of the bicycle has evolved over the decades both in terms of style and technology. From high-performance cycles to practical run-arounds, conceptual bikes to commercial models, Alex Newson explores the 50 most important, pivotal bicycles from around the world. The bicycle is the world's most popular form of transport. From the penny-farthing, the Dandy-horse and the Velocipede the design of the bicycle has evolved over the decades both in terms of style and technology. From high-performance cycles to practical run-arounds, conceptual bikes to commercial models, here are the 50 most important, pivotal bicycles from around the world. Contents Includes... Laufmaschine c.1817 Velocipede c.1863 Safety Bicycle c.1880 The tandem 1898 The cargo bike 1900s BSA 3-Speed Hub 1930-40 Flying Pigeon PA-02 c.1950 PARIS Galibier c.1947 Raleigh Chopper 1969 Dawes Galaxy 1971 Avatar 2000 1980 AM series Moulton Bicycle 1983 STRiDA 1985 Kestrel 4000 1986 'Old Faithful' 1993 Airnimal Chameleon c.2000 Bianchi Pista Chrome 2007 EADS Airebike 2011 Faraday Porteur 2013 ...And Much More!