A Brief History of Motion

In A Brief History of Motion, Standage explores transportation not merely as a means of getting from one place to another, but as a powerful technology that has influenced cities, societies, economies, and even cultural norms. Beginning around 3,500 BCE with the invention of the wheel, he traces the evolution of mobility through horsepower, bicycles, trains, and automobiles—showing how each innovation transformed how humans organize space, experience time, and define social roles.

Pages: 272
Dimensions: 6.59 x 1.16 x 9.52 inches