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The Perfectionists by Simon Winchester, Simon Winchester · Booklabria

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The Perfectionists

HistoryCivilization

The Perfectionists

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First published: 2018
Language: English
Editions: 4

Synopsis

"The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement--precision--in a superb history that is both an homage and a warning for our future." -- Amazon.

Subjects: History
Civilization
Technological innovations
Engineering
Technology & Engineering
Modern

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