Schöpfungen der Ingenieurtechnik der Neuzeit

This volume offers a sweeping, illustrated tour of the engineering marvels that defined the early twentieth century. Readers encounter iconic iron bridges, such as the Forth and Hohenzollern, alongside towering structures like the Eiffel Tower and New York’s Woolworth Building. Detailed chapters on tunnels, canals—including the Panama Canal—dams, and the expanding web of electric railways reveal how these projects reshaped continents and everyday life.

Beyond static constructions, the book delves into the era’s dynamic technologies: the rise of wireless telegraphy, the grandeur of ocean liners, and the bold experiments in airships and early aircraft. A concise yet insightful look at wartime innovations—ranging from long‑range artillery to submarines—shows how engineering responded to the pressures of conflict. Written in clear, accessible language and enriched with thirty‑one contemporary drawings, it serves as an engaging primer for anyone curious about how modern infrastructure and transport came to be.