The greatest inventions in 30 seconds. Ed. David Boyle

What would we do without a wheel and glass? Can you imagine modern life without cement or computers? Think about how many lives vaccinations and pacemakers saved. This book is dedicated to 50 the greatest inventions in the history of mankind, starting with the usual materials and ending with discoveries in the field of medicine, transport, energy and industry. From each article you will also learn about the inventors who have changed the world. The book “The Greatest inventions in 30 seconds” studies the history of human development through the prism of brilliant discoveries -with the first glass, accidentally created as a result of heating of sand, to a whole series of inventions, in an instant and forever changed our life. Each article consists of about 300 words, accompanied by a visual illustration and fascinatingly talks about epoch -making technological and social achievements. Editor David Boyle is the author of books on history and futurology. His book “Authenticity: Brands, Fakes, Spin and the Lust for Real Life” is devoted to the search for an authentic agenda as a social phenomenon. Another book “Funny Money: In Search of Alternative Cash” laid the basis of the “Time Banks” movement in the UK. David Boyle is also the author of many articles about the history of money and their future. Among other things, he collaborated with the UK parliament and prepared analytical reviews for the government.