--- product_id: 413417897 title: "The History of the Computer: People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed ..." price: "€ 37.89" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/413417897-the-history-of-the-computer-people-inventions-and-technology-that store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The History of the Computer: People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed ... **Price:** € 37.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The History of the Computer: People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed ... - **How much does it cost?** € 37.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/413417897-the-history-of-the-computer-people-inventions-and-technology-that) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A MATHICAL HONOR BOOK • A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world—from the abacus to the smartphone—and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science. “A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond—I loved it . ”—Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Public Library Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way that we interact with our surroundings and each other? Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions, from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI. The History of the Computer also profiles a diverse range of key players and creators—from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Sir Tim Berners-Lee—and illuminates their goals, their intentions, and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives. This entertaining and educational journey will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. You’ll never look at your phone the same way again! Review: Beautiful and informative! - This book was such a treat! I am a long time tech nerd and this book is filled with accurate and informative graphics that celebrate computer history. My nephew loves this book and can't put it down. He is learning so much and we are having a lot of fun talking about this book together. The illustrations are so impressive. It is a total slam dunk! Review: You Memory Holed Shockley! Quality 1984 Move. - Cute book. Actually, a lot of content is presented considering it is a picture book at heart. Someone else said they used this for a college class. Not a great idea. High school perhaps. Somehow it doesn't mention Shockley when talking about the invention of the transistor, only Brattain and Bardeen. That's pretty political and should be fixed in the second edition. Politics should not trump (ha!) actual historical facts. You should be ashamed of yourself. I recall Jean Horneri is somehow left out too and that is clearly just an oversight. He was as important to all of this as Kilby and Noyce. John von Neumann left out too. Good job name dropping Claude Shannon. Still, 5 stars. Great achievement. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #119,223 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Engineering Patents & Inventions #235 in Scientist Biographies #244 in Technology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 173 Reviews | ## Images ![The History of the Computer: People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed ... - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wen+KMW3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and informative! *by T***L on May 18, 2022* This book was such a treat! I am a long time tech nerd and this book is filled with accurate and informative graphics that celebrate computer history. My nephew loves this book and can't put it down. He is learning so much and we are having a lot of fun talking about this book together. The illustrations are so impressive. It is a total slam dunk! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You Memory Holed Shockley! Quality 1984 Move. *by J***N on September 30, 2025* Cute book. Actually, a lot of content is presented considering it is a picture book at heart. Someone else said they used this for a college class. Not a great idea. High school perhaps. Somehow it doesn't mention Shockley when talking about the invention of the transistor, only Brattain and Bardeen. That's pretty political and should be fixed in the second edition. Politics should not trump (ha!) actual historical facts. You should be ashamed of yourself. I recall Jean Horneri is somehow left out too and that is clearly just an oversight. He was as important to all of this as Kilby and Noyce. John von Neumann left out too. Good job name dropping Claude Shannon. Still, 5 stars. Great achievement. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ College Level Textbook Dressed as a Cartoon *by C***K on January 23, 2024* This book was a find, and now I assign it to my college students every semester. This is simply the best, most accessible book on the history of computing that I've found. It acknowledges the contributions of thousands of people, particularly women and minorities, over the course of generations, each building upon the work of others. Don't let the art fool you. The fact that the is illustrated disguises how dense and well researched it is. There is serious scholarship here. People need to read and understand: this is the story of our times. ## Frequently Bought Together - The History of the Computer: People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed Our World - Look Inside How Computers Work: A Fascinating Journey into the World of Computers, Coding, and Technology for Kids, with 70 Interactive Flaps to Lift and Discover - Computer Science for Curious Kids: An Illustrated Introduction to Software Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Security―and More! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/413417897-the-history-of-the-computer-people-inventions-and-technology-that](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/413417897-the-history-of-the-computer-people-inventions-and-technology-that) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*