I Invented the Modern Age: The Rise of Henry Ford and the Most Important Car Ever Made Free Audiobook Download by Richard Snow
The Ford Model T was the first mass-produced car, and it made Henry Ford one of the richest men in the world. The automobile industry shifted from craftsmanship to efficiency with this revolutionary model, with benefits for both the workers and consumers. The Model T revolutionized transportation in America, inspiring an age of industrialization.
Ford believed that conveyances were an invention that would make human life easier. He set about to learn everything he could about vehicles and created a car designed for the modern world. Ford's innovation paved the way for cars from all over the world- from Japan to Europe. The Model T was a workhorse that was affordable and ran smoothly. Ford's success led him on to create more innovation, like the assembly line and moving assembly lines underground, which saved time and made his factories more efficient.
Ford had a revelation in 1907, when he realized that his Model T car could reach the vast majority of people in America. Ford began mass production and lowered the price of the car so that anyone could afford it. This made the car accessible to a wide cross-section of society. All this happened despite Henry's belief that cars were no use at all to most people.
The first-ever mass-produced four-cylinder engine of the automobile. The first production car to use mechanical fuel injection. The first production car to have a full set of electric lights.
"I Invented the Modern Age" tells the story of Henry Ford, the industrialist and inventor who revolutionized American society with his invention, the automobile. "The most important car ever made" was a new invention designed by Ford that allowed people to buy cars without having to rely on outside sources. The book is an inside look at how innovations in mass production, marketing, labor relations and more led to the creation of what we know today as a modern day vehicle.
"I Invented the Modern Age" is a beautifully detailed history of Henry Ford and his groundbreaking invention, the Model T. This audiobook is a fascinating account of both Henry's life, as well as the birth of the modern age. This title provides an in-depth look into the transformative effect that one man had on global advancement over 100 years ago and how it has impacted our world today.
Published Date | 2013-06-10 |
Duration | 12 hours 19 minutes |
Author | Richard Snow |
Narrated | Sean Runnette |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Biography & Memoir |
Parent Category | History & Culture, Military, North America, World |