This expansive and highly readable volume, written by renowned historian of science Trevor I. Williams and revised with experts William E. Schaaf, Jr. and Arianne E. Burnette, chronicles the extraordinary trajectory of human ingenuity over thousands of years. Published by Little, Brown & Company, the book spans a diverse range of milestones from ancient agricultural tools and the technology of warfare to the birth of the digital age. It is a vital reference for anyone interested in the cultural and technical evolution of society, featuring rich illustrations and authoritative research. The book is in very good condition with a clean, vibrant dust jacket and a firm, square binding; the internal pages are crisp and free of markings, with only very light shelf wear to the top and bottom edges of the jacket.