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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. La misma definicion de un hombre renacentista, Leonardo da Vinci intento--y logro--lucirse en una gran variedad de disciplinas, y ahora este atlas profusamente ilustrado subraya su genialidad. Desde sus prototipos que fueron los antepasados del helicoptero y del automovil a los instrumentos de la guerra como el canon 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 ingenieria y la historia consideraran este un libro irresistible.

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Susaeta Publishing, Inc., is a publisher of Spanish-language books based in Madrid, Spain.

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