--- product_id: 319558606 title: "Engineering: An Illustrated History from Ancient Craft to Modern Technology (Ponderables)" price: "£51.97" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/319558606-engineering-an-illustrated-history-from-ancient-craft-to-modern-technology store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Engineering: An Illustrated History from Ancient Craft to Modern Technology (Ponderables) **Price:** £51.97 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Engineering: An Illustrated History from Ancient Craft to Modern Technology (Ponderables) - **How much does it cost?** £51.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/319558606-engineering-an-illustrated-history-from-ancient-craft-to-modern-technology) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Engineering: An Illustrated History from Ancient Craft to Modern Technology (Ponderables) by Jackson, Tom online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Engineering has had a very long history, extending back to the first tools produced by our remote, human-like ancestors. This book, written in a scholarly and engaging way, focuses on 100 important milestones in this history, and, overall, provides some excellent information about engineering and modern technology, without getting overly oriented toward scientific and technical jargon. At the present time, it is the only such book of which I am aware that gives such a knowledgeable, and helpful perspective on engineering for the nonspecialist. While of little use for the innovators and world shakers who move this field, some of whom are merely brilliant entrepreneurs like Edison or Musk, and not actually professional engineers, the book is of considerable interest for anyone wishing to educate themselves a little concerning what the human race is "all about": This is it (technology, innovation, and progress). All the rest (science, math, politics, art, literature, economics and business, social concerns, religion, etc.) either support this amazing drive forward into an unknown and unfathomable future, characteristic of our nature and our kind, or is just noise and distractions and the juvenile games of our race. Engineering holds the key to much about us, to the meaning of our lives, and to our nature. It is a pity that there is so little available like this book to open the doors for those of us who are not engineers, inventors or entrepreneurs. I very highly recommend this book to the general reader. Review: Given as gift, so no feedback yet ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (131) | | Dimensions | 23.5 x 2.54 x 27.94 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 0985323094 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0985323097 | | Item weight | 1.3 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Print length | 168 pages | | Publication date | 1 October 2016 | | Publisher | Worth Press Ltd | ## Images ![Engineering: An Illustrated History from Ancient Craft to Modern Technology (Ponderables) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71R6m9UdQ1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***E on 11 January 2020* Engineering has had a very long history, extending back to the first tools produced by our remote, human-like ancestors. This book, written in a scholarly and engaging way, focuses on 100 important milestones in this history, and, overall, provides some excellent information about engineering and modern technology, without getting overly oriented toward scientific and technical jargon. At the present time, it is the only such book of which I am aware that gives such a knowledgeable, and helpful perspective on engineering for the nonspecialist. While of little use for the innovators and world shakers who move this field, some of whom are merely brilliant entrepreneurs like Edison or Musk, and not actually professional engineers, the book is of considerable interest for anyone wishing to educate themselves a little concerning what the human race is "all about": This is it (technology, innovation, and progress). All the rest (science, math, politics, art, literature, economics and business, social concerns, religion, etc.) either support this amazing drive forward into an unknown and unfathomable future, characteristic of our nature and our kind, or is just noise and distractions and the juvenile games of our race. Engineering holds the key to much about us, to the meaning of our lives, and to our nature. It is a pity that there is so little available like this book to open the doors for those of us who are not engineers, inventors or entrepreneurs. I very highly recommend this book to the general reader. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on 16 April 2020* Given as gift, so no feedback yet ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***E on 12 April 2025* This was a great book with the history of engineering. It will make a great gift for someone who is entering the field of engineering. ## Frequently Bought Together - Engineering: An Illustrated History from Ancient Craft to Modern Technology (100 Ponderables) (Ponderables 100 Achievements That Changed History Who Did What When) - Mathematics: An Illustrated History of Numbers (100 Ponderables) Revised and Updated (Ponderables: 100 Breakthroughs That Changed History) - Physics: An Illustrated History of the Foundations of Science (100 Ponderables) Revised and Updated --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/319558606-engineering-an-illustrated-history-from-ancient-craft-to-modern-technology](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/319558606-engineering-an-illustrated-history-from-ancient-craft-to-modern-technology) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-17*