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The very definition of a Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci tried his hand at—and excelled in—a number of different disciplines, and now this profusely illustrated atlas serves to underscore his genius. From his prototypes that were to be the forebears of the helicopter and the automobile to instruments of war like the steam cannon, dozens of da Vinci’s inventions are examined in colorful detail, leaving no doubt as to the breadth of his intellect. Enthusiasts of art, engineering, and history will find this an irresistible book.
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La misma definición de un hombre renacentista, Leonardo da Vinci intentó—y logró—lucirse en una gran variedad de disciplinas, y ahora este atlas profusamente ilustrado subraya su genialidad. Desde sus prototipos que fueron los antepasados del helicóptero y del automóvil a los instrumentos de la guerra como el cañón de vapor, docenas de las invenciones de da Vinci se examinan en detalle vibrante, dejando poca duda de la amplitud de su intelecto. Entusiastas del arte, la ingenierÃa y la historia considerarán éste un libro irresistible.