Paving Our Ways: a History of the World's Roads and Pavements by Kieran Sharp, John Metcalf, Maxwell Lay
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Paving Our Ways: a History of the World's Roads and Pavements

Authors: Kieran Sharp , John Metcalf , Maxwell Lay
Condition: The cover has light scuffing/wear/ edge bumps. The front blank page has a small dog ear. Clean and tidy pages. No writing. Tight binding.

Science & Nature Transport & Engineering History

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Paving Our Ways: A History of the World's Roads and Pavements by civil engineers Kieran Sharp, John Metcalf and Maxwell Lay charts humanity’s 5 000-year quest for smoother, safer journeys. This 2021 Taylor & Francis hardcover blends engineering insight with lively storytelling, tracing ancient footpaths to polymer-modified asphalt and smart motorways.

The 300-page volume is a go-to for civil-engineering students, infrastructure buffs and anyone curious about the hidden science beneath our tyres. Richly illustrated timelines and global case studies show how road-building shaped trade, warfare and urban life, while future-focused chapters explore sustainability and autonomous vehicles.

This used copy shows light cover scuffing and bumped edges plus a tiny dog-ear on the front blank page; pages inside remain crisp, unmarked and tightly bound—ready for reference or gifting.

An authoritative yet readable textbook that earns shelf space beside your favourite transport histories, Paving Our Ways delivers the engineering facts behind every mile of pavement we take for granted.