Once viewed as a plaything of the wealthy and eccentric, cars are now an integral part of modern life. The Car: A History of the Automobile provides a snapshot history of the automobile, not just the makes and models, but its role in many spheres of life: politics, family life, war, advertising, architecture, film and television. Jonathan Glancey, a leading authority on popular culture and design, reveals why we love, loathe and depend on one of the greatest modern inventions. He traces the history of the car from the early
