Creating the Twentieth Century: Technical Innovations of 1867-1914 ...
Vaclav Smil
Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization
Energy and Civilization: A History
Grand Transitions: How the Modern World Was Made
Vaclav Smil & Distinguished Professor Emeritus Vaclav Smil
Numbers Don't Lie: 71 Things You Need to Know About the World
How the World Really Works: The Science Behind How We Got Here ...
Invention and Innovation: A Brief History of Hype and Failure