--- product_id: 770036211 title: "The Computer: A History from the 17th Century to Today" price: "€ 180.36" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/770036211-the-computer-a-history-from-the-17th-century-to-today store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Comprehensive historical scope In-depth tech evolution insights Rich visual storytelling The Computer: A History from the 17th Century to Today **Price:** € 180.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the digital past to own tomorrow’s tech narrative! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Computer: A History from the 17th Century to Today - **How much does it cost?** € 180.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/770036211-the-computer-a-history-from-the-17th-century-to-today) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Epic Tech Timeline:** From 17th-century calculating machines to today's wearables, witness the full evolution of computing. - • **Visual Masterpiece:** Stunning high-quality imagery and infographics bring tech history to life like never before. - • **Cultural & Political Impact:** Understand how computing transformed society, economics, and global politics. - • **Iconic Innovators Spotlight:** Explore stories of visionaries like Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing, and Steve Jobs shaping our digital world. - • **Collector’s Edition Quality:** A heavyweight, premium print book designed for tech aficionados and history buffs alike. ## Overview The Computer: A History from the 17th Century to Today is a visually rich, meticulously researched book tracing the evolution of computing technology and its societal impact. Covering pioneers, inventions, and milestones from early calculating machines to modern devices, it offers a unique blend of historical documents, rare photos, and expert insights—making it a must-have for professionals eager to understand the roots of today’s digital age. ## Description The story of the evolution of machines in computer history is full of the disruptive innovations that have led to today’s world. From the early beginnings of computing to the bulky mainframe to the personal computer era, we now live in an almost entirely digital age. The Computer explores steps from the first ideas of a calculating machine in the 19th century and early experiments with autonomous driving in the 1920s to oversized office computers in the 1950s to laptops and wearables of today. Jens Müller delivers a visual understanding of the emergence of the Information Age that hasn’t been shown before. Tracing the stories of tech visionaries, pioneers, and entrepreneurs, the book combines compelling visuals, historical documents, and in-depth explanations to reveal significant events in computer history. Encompassing the invention of machines, coding, and software development, as well as technology's influence on today's political landscape. This survey presents creations from Ada Lovelace, Charles Babbage, Alan Turing, Grace Hopper, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs. Showcasing forgotten gadgets and prototypes connecting iconic products such as the Apple Macintosh and the Sony Play Station. As well as remembering milestones in software development, videogaming, and the web. Infographics explain wireless communication and other fundamental technical concepts, while the history of corporations such as IBM, Apple, Microsoft, Atari, desertcart, and Google is retraced through rare photographs and advertising campaigns. A fascinating read, this book acknowledges the computer’s stupendous power and social impact. For techies and everyone interested in culture, economics, politics, and science, it illustrates how we got here today and helps us ask better questions about where we will be tomorrow. Review: Libro XXL y pesado, dañado desde origen - El libro se ve excelente, pero requiere un manejo, envio y empaque con cuidado. Lo estoy regresando Review: Stunning book… - First thing that blew me away before I even opened the box the book came in was its weight. Then the quality of paper and imagery. The historical coverage was amazing. This is a masterpiece book that will impress anyone who sees or reads it. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 220,939 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 96 Reviews | ## Images ![The Computer: A History from the 17th Century to Today - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hsngitiQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Libro XXL y pesado, dañado desde origen *by E***R on 1 February 2024* El libro se ve excelente, pero requiere un manejo, envio y empaque con cuidado. Lo estoy regresando ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning book… *by P***R on 18 March 2025* First thing that blew me away before I even opened the box the book came in was its weight. Then the quality of paper and imagery. The historical coverage was amazing. This is a masterpiece book that will impress anyone who sees or reads it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tout a été parfait! *by F***E on 17 January 2024* Très beau livre! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Computer: A History from the 17th Century to Today - Home Computers: 100 Icons that Defined a Digital Generation (Mit Press) - The History of the Computer: People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed Our World --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/770036211-the-computer-a-history-from-the-17th-century-to-today](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/770036211-the-computer-a-history-from-the-17th-century-to-today) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-08-06*