Now in paperback, the Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology profiles the major inventors, discoverers and entrepreneurs from ancient times to the present day, from around the world, and across areas from aerospace to textiles.The first part of each entry includes the date and place of the subject's birth and death, together with their nationality and their field of activity. There then follows an account of their principal achievements and their significance in the history of technology. Finally, an annotated bibliography directs readers to the subject's principal writings and publications.