A collection of surprising revelations and quirky stories about one of the most amazing people who ever lived. This engaging volume reveals Leonardo da Vinci's phenomenal accomplishments: mathematical discoveries, investigations of the secrets of the human body, the invention of a robot... and even a plan to divert Italy's Arno River. Packed with fascinating facts, the book also covers biographical details, modern reflections on da Vinci's legacy, and historical insightsoffering a new appreciation of just how remarkable this ';Renaissance man' really was.
ISBN: | 9781446355213 |
Publication date: | 1st February 2012 |
Author: | Phillips, Cynthia|Priwer, Shana |
Publisher: | David & Charles |
Format: | Ebook |