New! Encyclopedia of Automobiles

2000-08-30T18:54:00.000Z

The Beaulieu International Encyclopaedia of the Automobile & Motoring. Edited Nick Georgano. 9/2000. This is the most comprehensive book about the world of cars. This encyclopedia covers the complete history and social significance of private motoring throughout the world from the invention of the Benz international combustion engine in 1884 to the present day. Covers Europe, North America and Asia in detail, the first serous studies of major, but neglected automobile economies like Korea, Mexico, and Brazil, also covers coach building, accessories, fuel, lubrication and tires. This encyclopedia consist of 3 volumes in a slipcase. pt 1 alphabetical encyclopedia of makes/marques, pt 2 biographies, pt 3 technology, pt 4 coachbuilding, pt 5 manufacturing. 4500 color and B&W illustrations depicting the cars, their advertising, portraits of significant personalities and factories. The most complete automobile reference work ever produced will roar onto the bookstalls in September. The Beaulieu Encyclopaedia of the Automobile is a truly unique two volume work published by The Stationery Office that details facts and figures on nearly 7,000 marques of car. Lord Montagu of Beaulieu describes the book quite simply as "A fantastic achievement - the ultimate reference for anyone with a love of motor cars." It is the first truly comprehensive book covering the complete history and social significance of private motoring. Automobiles are covered from all over the world including Europe, North America and Asia plus the first serious studies of new economies such as Korea, Russia, Mexico and Brazil. Edited by the world's leading motor historian, Nick Georgano - the 1.5 million word Beaulieu Encyclopaedia of the Automobile details background on every make and marque of car ever built. The two volume Beaulieu Encyclopaedia of the Automobile contains: Facts and figures on nearly 7,000 marques of car Classic cars such Bugatti, Porsche, Trabant and De Lorean 642 marques starting with the letter S - the largest section in the book 1.5 million words 152 biographies on designers More than 3,500 photographs Nearly 80 classic motoring adverts With its predecessor, also crafted by Georgano 20 years ago, now changing hands at three times its original price, the Beaulieu Encyclopaedia of the Automobile is destined to become the definitive reference on the subject and a desert island book for car enthusiasts. ISBN 0117023191. Size 276mm X 219mm. Extent 1000 pages per volume. hardcover in slipcase. ISBN 011 7023191. $321.00 + $10 for UPS shipping -- Dr. Pamela Burns-Balogh Balogh Scientific Books 1911 North Duncan Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA http://www.balogh.com balogh@balogh.com phone: +1 217-355-9331 Fax: +1 217 355 9413

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