The History of Speed: The Quest to Go Faster, From the Dawn of the Motor Car to the Speed of Sound
by Martin Roach
The History of Speed chronicles the pursuit of velocity from the earliest motor cars to the speed of sound. Martin Roach examines how transportation and technology evolved as people sought ever greater speed, offering a broad history of one of modern engineering’s most compelling ambitions.
About This Book
The History of Speed traces the human pursuit of greater velocity across the development of transportation.
Beginning with the dawn of the motor car, the book follows the evolution of speed as technology advanced.
It connects automotive progress with the broader challenge of reaching the speed of sound.
Martin Roach presents a history of innovation, ambition, and the continuing drive to go faster.
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