World history of the automobile /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Eckermann, Erik (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Warrendale, Pa. (400 Commonwealth Dr., Wallendale PA USA) : Society of Automotive Engineers, ©2001.
Series:Society of Automotive Engineers. Electronic publications.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Abstract:This book details the development of the automobile from its early beginnings to the present day. With emphasis on the European historical perspective, particularly the pioneering developments which occurred in Germany, World History of the Automobile chronicles the early vehicles by Daimler, Maybach and Benz, the "Mercedes Era," the role of motor vehicles in World Wars I and II, and the numerous technological and business revolutions of the second half of the 20th century.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 371 pages) : illustrations, digital file.
Also available in print.
Format:Mode of access: World Wide Web
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780768048667
Access:Restricted to subscribers or individual electronic text purchasers.