Danton, Tim
The Computers That Made Britain
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912047857
- author:
- Danton, Tim
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Raspberry Pi Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 300
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 17 x 3.2 centimeters
- Genre:
- Computer Science Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The Computers That Made Britain tells the story of the people and machines that drove the UK's home computer revolution of the 1980s. From the ZX Spectrum and BBC Micro to the Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC 464, this book explores the creation and impact of 19 iconic computers. Through dozens of interviews with the people who were there, discover the stories of innovation, perseverance, and genius that brought these machines to life.
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