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Inventors

A leader in the emerging field of technological history speaks about the inventors who made our modern world and tells why it is vital for us to know not only what they did, but how they thought

When people say that technology is a juggernaut dragging a helpless society along behind it, Thomas Hughes shakes his head. History shows otherwise, he says.

Dauntless John Holland not only perfected the undersea boat but fought to get it accepted. Both achievements brought him only grief

Dauntless John Holland not only perfected the undersea boat but fought to get it accepted. Both achievements brought him only grief

Teetotaling twin brothers built the most wonderful car of their era, and its day of glory may not be over yet

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