The Men Who Gave Us Wings: Britain and the Aeroplane, 1796-1914

Why did Britain, then the leading nation in science and technology, fall behind in the race to develop the aeroplane before World War 1? How did it lose its initial advantage to France, Germany, and America’s Wright brothers? Peter Reese explores the early history of aviation to find out what happened and why. This compelling account of a pioneering era includes vivid descriptions of the exploits of Edwardian airmen like A.V. Roe and Samuel Cody.

Paperback: 272 Pages

Language: English

Format: Kindle Edition, Hardcover, & Paperback