England And The Aeroplane

Author : David Edgerton
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book England and the Aeroplane written by David Edgerton and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This essay argues that 20th century England should be seen as a technological, industrial and militant nation. It is a refutation of many of the arguments of "declinists" like Martin Wiener, Correlli Barnett and Perry Anderson. Contrary to myth, English aviation and the aircraft industry were strong, due to the vital place that technology had in English "liberal militarism", as well as English enthusiasm for, rather than fear of, the aeroplane. This enthusiasm was predominantly right-wing and sometimes pro-Nazi. The book also shows how many firms opposed central elements of 1930s rearmament policy, and that a famous aircraft firm was nationalized during World War II, and how the 1945-51 Labour government "privatized" aircraft plants and jet engine design. In the 1950s the aeroplane remained central to the "warfare state" but also became the symbol of a new manufacturing England, a situation which Harold Wilson's "White Heat" sought to change. " -- Blackwells.

Author : D. Edgerton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book England and the Aeroplane written by D. Edgerton and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Peter Reese
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473835232
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Men Who Gave Us Wings written by Peter Reese and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2014-04-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did the British, then the leading nation in science and technology, fall far behind in the race to develop the aeroplane before the First World War? Despite their initial advantage, they were overtaken by the Wright brothers in America, by the French and the Germans. Peter Reese, in this highly readable and highly illustrated account, delves into the fascinating early history of aviation as he describes what happened and why. He recalls the brilliant theoretical work of Sir George Cayley, the inventions of other pioneers of the nineteenth century and the daring exploits of the next generation of airmen, among them Samuel Cody, A.V. Roe, Bertram Dickson, Charles Rolls and Tommy Sopwith. His narrative is illustrated with a wonderful selection of over 120 archive drawings and photographs which record the men and the primitive flying machines of a century ago.As featured on BBC Radio Surrey and in Essence Magazine.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744056861
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aircraft written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and discover the intrepid pioneers who made a dream reality Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of airplanes and aviation, and how their groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century. Inside the pages of this aircraft book, you’ll discover: • The history of military and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, to the present day in stunning visual detail • Comprehensive catalogs highlight the most important aircraft of each period along with their specifications and unique features • Showcases on particularly celebrated aircraft – such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde – in beautifully photographed “virtual tour” features • The stories of the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and Airbus Take to the skies Modern flight has opened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way for the development of advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? This book uncovers the stories behind the first airplane models, the development of flight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth and Supermarine Spitfire. The Aircraft Book is filled with stats, facts, and photographs that create a visual tour and allows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from the exterior to the cockpit. Aviation enthusiasts will also be captivated by the manufacturer of aircraft engines and how famous models like Boeing and Lockheed became household names. Love history? Discover even more with DK! DK's The Definitive Visual History series is an iconic celebration of design and history. Packed with fascinating facts and statistics, these high-quality visual guides cover everything from history and notable designs to the people and technology that made it possible. Books in this series include The Car Book, The Train Book, The Tank Book, and so much more.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1002 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Aeroplane written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 1002 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Enid Blyton
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 000722348X
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Noddy and the Aeroplane written by Enid Blyton and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2007 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pocket-sized Noddy story time treat! Noddy gets his wings in this hardback story book, based on classic Enid Blyton stories and fully illustrated with colourful CGI artwork. When Tubby Bear uses fizzy drinks instead of petrol to fill up Noddy's taxi, Mr Sparks has to repair it. With no taxi to drive, Noddy has to think about other transport ... Based on classic Enid Blyton stories this delightful hardback gift book brings together CGI artwork and the storytelling skills of a master.

Author : Gertrude Bacon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All about Flying written by Gertrude Bacon and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Woodroffe
Publisher : Constable
ISBN 13 : 9781849016926
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Paper Aeroplane Book (NOT for TRADE) written by David Woodroffe and published by Constable. This book was released on 2010 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Paper Aeroplane Book is packed with diagrams, instructions and graphics that will help you to build your own paper aircraft that really fly. From origami fighter jets to tin foil helicopters, and paper Spitfires, there are hundreds of different ways of building successful flying devices from waste paper. Hours of fun can be had following this book's clear instructions and using the colour templates provided. The customised graphics for each model make sure that your aircraft will look great as well as flying better than any paper dart you have ever folded. All of the fantastic flying machines featured have been built and tested by the author to ensure that, with little more than a few folds and a couple of snips, your new creation can get airborne.

Author : H. Barber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.3T/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Aeroplane Speaks written by H. Barber and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 660 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aeroplane written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: