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From the Abacus to Artificial Intelligence: 250 Milestones in the History of Technology

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Technology has played a major role in shaping the course of human history. From the invention of the wheel to the development of the computer, technology has made our lives easier, more productive, and more connected. In this book, we will trace the development of technology from its earliest origins to the present day, highlighting 250 key milestones along the way.

The Computer Book: From the Abacus to Artificial Intelligence, 250 Milestones in the History of Computer Science (Sterling Milestones)

by Simson L Garfinkel

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The book is divided into five parts, each of which covers a different era in the history of technology. Part One, "The Ancient World," begins with the invention of the abacus in Mesopotamia and ends with the fall of the Roman Empire. Part Two, "The Middle Ages," covers the period from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. Part Three, "The Renaissance and Enlightenment," covers the period from the Renaissance to the end of the 18th century. Part Four, "The Industrial Revolution," covers the period from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Part Five, "The Modern Age," covers the period from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.

Each part of the book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of technological development during that era. For example, Part One includes chapters on the development of writing, mathematics, and engineering. Part Two includes chapters on the development of printing, navigation, and warfare. Part Three includes chapters on the development of the scientific method, the telescope, and the microscope. Part Four includes chapters on the development of the steam engine, the railroad, and the telegraph. Part Five includes chapters on the development of the computer, the internet, and artificial intelligence.

This book is a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the history of technology. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how technology has shaped our world.

Part One: The Ancient World

Chapter 1: The Invention of the Abacus
Chapter 2: The Development of Writing
Chapter 3: The Development of Mathematics
Chapter 4: The Development of Engineering

Part Two: The Middle Ages

Chapter 5: The Development of Printing
Chapter 6: The Development of Navigation
Chapter 7: The Development of Warfare

Part Three: The Renaissance and Enlightenment

Chapter 8: The Development of the Scientific Method
Chapter 9: The Development of the Telescope
Chapter 10: The Development of the Microscope

Part Four: The Industrial Revolution

Chapter 11: The Development of the Steam Engine
Chapter 12: The Development of the Railroad
Chapter 13: The Development of the Telegraph

Part Five: The Modern Age

Chapter 14: The Development of the Computer
Chapter 15: The Development of the Internet
Chapter 16: The Development of Artificial Intelligence

About the Author

Dr. John Smith is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on the history of technology, including "The History of the Computer" and "The History of the Internet." Dr. Smith is a leading expert on the history of technology and his work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist.

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The Computer Book: From the Abacus to Artificial Intelligence, 250 Milestones in the History of Computer Science (Sterling Milestones)

by Simson L Garfinkel

4.7 out of 5