Publicado por Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2013
ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The story of the strange mixture of romanticism, militarism and technology that has made planes so important to England, from the brilliant author of Britain's War Machine The history of England and the aeroplane is one tangled with myths - of 'the Few' and the Blitz, of boffins, flying machines, amateur inventors and muddling through. In England and the Aeroplane David Edgerton reverses received wisdom, showing that the aeroplane is a central and revealing aspect of an unfamiliar English nation: a warfare state dedicated to technology, industry, empire and military power. England had the strongest air force in the Great War, the largest industry in the world in the 1920s, outproduced Germany by 50% at the time of the Battle of Britain and was the third largest producers of aeroplanes well after this time. In a revelatory recounting of the story of aeronautical England, from its politics to its industry and culture, David Edgerton reconfigures some of the most important chapters of our history. Reviews: 'A brilliant polemic' Guardian 'Full of good stories . an illuminating read' Spectator 'A tour de force, after which the history of the aircraft industry will never be quite the same again' Business History 'David Edgerton's sure-footed essay . sees Britain from an unusual perspective . His arguments provide sound backing for the idea that modern Britain is as much a warfare state as a welfare one' Economist About the author: David Edgerton is Hans Rausing Professor at Imperial College London, where he was the founding director of the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine. He is the author of a sequence of groundbreaking books on 20th century Britain: Science, Technology and the British Industrial 'Decline', 1870-1970; Warfare State: Britain, 1920-1970; and Britain's War Machine, published by Penguin. He is also the author of the iconoclastic and brilliant The Shock of the Old: Technology and Global History Since 1900. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Penguin Books, Limited, 2013
ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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Publicado por Penguin Books Ltd, 2013
ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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Condición: New. 2013. Revised ed. Paperback. Reverses received wisdom, showing that the aeroplane is a central and revealing aspect of an unfamiliar English nation: a warfare state dedicated to technology, industry, empire and military power. This title tells the story of aeronautical England, from its politics to its industry and culture. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJ; 3JM; HBJD1; HBLW; HBLX; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 228. . . . . .
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ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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Condición: New. 2013. Revised ed. Paperback. Reverses received wisdom, showing that the aeroplane is a central and revealing aspect of an unfamiliar English nation: a warfare state dedicated to technology, industry, empire and military power. This title tells the story of aeronautical England, from its politics to its industry and culture. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJ; 3JM; HBJD1; HBLW; HBLX; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 228. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The story of the strange mixture of romanticism, militarism and technology that has made planes so important to England, from the brilliant author of Britain's War MachineThe history of England and the aeroplane is one tangled with myths - of 'the Few' and the Blitz, of boffins, flying machines, amateur inventors and muddling through. In England and the Aeroplane David Edgerton reverses received wisdom, showing that the aeroplane is a central and revealing aspect of an unfamiliar English nation: a warfare state dedicated to technology, industry, empire and military power.England had the strongest air force in the Great War, the largest industry in the world in the 1920s, outproduced Germany by 50% at the time of the Battle of Britain and was the third largest producers of aeroplanes well after this time. In a revelatory recounting of the story of aeronautical England, from its politics to its industry and culture, David Edgerton reconfigures some of the most important chapters of our history.Reviews:'A brilliant polemic' Guardian'Full of good stories . an illuminating read' Spectator'A tour de force, after which the history of the aircraft industry will never be quite the same again' Business History'David Edgerton's sure-footed essay . sees Britain from an unusual perspective . His arguments provide sound backing for the idea that modern Britain is as much a warfare state as a welfare one' EconomistAbout the author:David Edgerton is Hans Rausing Professor at Imperial College London, where he was the founding director of the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine. He is the author of a sequence of groundbreaking books on 20th century Britain: Science, Technology and the British Industrial 'Decline', 1870-1970; Warfare State: Britain, 1920-1970; and Britain's War Machine, published by Penguin. He is also the author of the iconoclastic and brilliant The Shock of the Old: Technology and Global History Since 1900.
Publicado por Penguin, UK, 2013
ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
Librería: Anytime Books, London, Reino Unido
Trade Paperback. Condición: As New. Revisionist view of the influence of aviation on Britain. pp272, illus.
Publicado por KNV Besorgung, 2019
ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
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Condición: New. Reverses received wisdom, showing that the aeroplane is a central and revealing aspect of an unfamiliar English nation: a warfare state dedicated to technology, industry, empire and military power. This title tells the story of aeronautical England, from it.
Publicado por Penguin Books, 2013
ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
Librería: Collectors Bookstore, Antwerpen, Belgica
Paperback. Condición: Fine. England and the Aeroplane by David Edgerton. Published by Penguin Books in 2013. Paperback ISBN:9780141975160. Collectible item in very fine condition.
Publicado por Penguin UK, 2013
ISBN 10: 0141975164 ISBN 13: 9780141975160
Librería: Iridium_Books, DH, SE, España
PAPERBACK. Condición: Good. 0141975164.