An astonishing visual celebration of cars through a century of progress!

The History of the Automobile is a historical and visual exploration of impressive cars over a long period of time, from the first horseless carriage to autonomous vehicles. This comprehensive book on cars invites you on a journey exploring how this once rare and luxurious status symbol has become a fundamental part of everyday life.

Discover:

• Fact-filled narratives, profiles, and features that offer readers an unparalleled variety and scope of information.
• Color photographs and artworks, fascinating facts, and biographies that bring every aspect of motoring to life.
• Innovative advances in car technology with the most recent information.
• Specially commissioned photographs, as well as captivating and rarely seen archival images.

The book explores the possibilities of "green" motoring, the electric engine, and the use of AI on the roads of the future. Combining rare images, insightful biographies, and intriguing features, The History of the Automobile illustrates how, after more than a century of progress and development, cars continue to convey that irresistible sense of freedom, passion, excitement, and desire.

From the romantic Route 66 and the mainstream motorcycle culture to alternative car culture and taming traffic, this comprehensive book on cars has something to offer everyone.

An essential volume for car enthusiasts, whether as a gift or for self-purchase, The History of the Automobile includes a wealth of fascinating topics, divided into 8 core chapters, in chronological order. From the invention of the car in 1885 and the birth of the automobile industry between 1906-1925, to driving into the future with the turn of the new millennium, explore speed, power, and style as you race around the world with your newfound knowledge of all things car-related!

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Pages: 360, Dimensions: 22x22cm