A Brief History of Motion

by Tom Standage

First published 2021

From the first wooden wheels to the dawn of electric vehicles, "A Brief History of Motion" charts humanity's relentless drive to get from A to B. Tom Standage guides us through the eras of horse-drawn carriages, steam engines, and internal combustion, revealing how each innovation remade our world - and how we adapted to these new ways of moving. Along the way, we meet the tireless visionaries, tinkerers, and disruptors who fueled this technological revolution, from Karl Benz to Henry Ford. Ultimately, this sweeping chronicle reminds us that the future of mobility is still being written, as we navigate the transition to sustainable transportation.

Genres: history, science, 20th-century, non-fiction, technology, 21st-century

Vibes: informative, sweeping, thought-provoking

Tropes: historical-overview, technological-progress

Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century, 21st-Century

272 pages · Paperback · Bloomsbury Publishing

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