Cars

Name: Cars
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781851779673
Price: 64.99 NZD
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Accelerating The Modern World

Summary

In the book Cars, the author explores the historical evolution of automobiles, focusing on their impact on military operations. It delves into the technological innovations and strategic roles that cars have played in warfare. This engaging historical account provides insights into how these vehicles transformed military tactics and logistics.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the evolution of automobiles and their impact on global history and military strategy. It explores the technological advancements and cultural significance of cars, making it an engaging read for history buffs and car enthusiasts alike.

Cars

From the Ford Model T and the legacy of mass production, to the original Volkswagen expression of national identity, this book presents the car as the driving force that accelerated the twentieth century. It takes an in-depth look at the history of the automobile and its impact, to better understand where we might want to go in the future.

A world without cars would be unrecognizable. They have altered the shape of our cities, transformed our nations and landscapes, revolutionized the way we make and buy things, and profoundly influenced our relationship with speed itself.

Description

A world without cars would be unrecognisable. They have altered the shape of our cities, transformed our nations and landscapes, revolutionised the way we make and buy things, and profoundly influenced our relationship with speed itself.

Presenting the car as the driving force that accelerated the twentieth century, Cars considers topics such as the Ford Model T and the legacy of mass production; the GM LaSalle and the birth of style and obsolescence; the original Volkswagen and the expression of national identity; the GM Firebird and the desire for frictionless movement.

It takes an in-depth look at the history of the automobile and its impact, to better understand where we might want to go in the future.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Cars is praised for being a captivating and comprehensive guide to the exhibition at the V&A, capturing its most fascinating elements in a 200-page book. Reviewers highlight it as an essential purchase for enthusiasts, offering an engaging alternative to the exhibition itself, especially since the show closed early due to lockdown restrictions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781851779673

Publisher: V & A Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: V & A Publishing

Illustration: 141 illustration

Contributors:

Edited by Brendan Cormier
Edited by Elizabeth Bisley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

Collections

History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Brendan Cormier is Senior Curator in the Design, Architecture and Digital Department at the V&A. Elizabeth Bisley is a design curator and writer.