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Conceived as an anthology of the most important bridges in history, this lushly illustrated volume describes the evolution of the ancient art of bridge construction. Written in clear accessible language, the narrative presents a fascinating portrait of human ingenuity and progress as it follows the engineers, inventors and entrepreneurs who financed, designed and built the marvelous bridges from around the world.
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Conceived as an anthology of the most important bridges in history, this lushly illustrated volume describes the evolution of the ancient art of bridge construction. Written in clear accessible language, the narrative presents a fascinating portrait of human ingenuity and progress as it follows the engineers, inventors and entrepreneurs who financed, designed and built the marvelous bridges from around the world.