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The computer : a history from the 17th century to today

by Jens Müller, Julius Wiedemann

This visual history traces the evolution of computing from nineteenth-century calculating machines to modern wearable technology. It explores key developments in hardware, software, and video gaming, while analysing the social and political impact of the digital age.

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