Groundbreakers
Groundbreakers is a biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers of science.
As well as providing a full life story and analysis of their work, the books place their achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time.
The books include:
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a thorough biography illustrated with full-colour maps and photographs
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a look at the ongoing impact of their work
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quotes and writings from newspapers and journals of the time
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information about rivals and the men and women who affected their life and work.