The history of inventions is in one form, the history of

civilisation as well. This is because inventions are the only

means through which mankind has pushed itself forward and

is still keeping itself in momentum as years pass, keeping up

with the process of evolution. Yes, the process of evolution

indeed reinforces the human activity of introducing inventions.

Be it the importance of a wheel, or anatlatl, a telephone or an

aircraft, every single invention that hs been included in this text

has given new insights into the life humans have lived so far,

and to a considerable extent, shaped up their lives as well. This

is considering that there have been thousands of inventions in

the past that have contributed to the history of civilisation in

some form or the other. Indeed, the most prominent of

inventions are still remembered as 'life changing' inventions

today, and in fact, harness themselves into more modern forms

as we keep up the process of evolution.

Indeed, when it comes to inventions, a compilation on some of

the most prominent things ever invented becomes an interesting

take, since it provides an explanation on where humans are

presently located and perhaps, where they could be headed. It

also does however, bring out the efforts laid out by certain

individuals on making their dreams a reality. Some of these

inventions have unknown inventors, for example, the wheel.

Nobody knows who or when the wheel was invented, although

much has become known of its exact dating. This single

invention, that changed the course of human history sadly does

not know its own inventor.

Finally, the conclusion to the preface follows with an

introductory chapter on the book and the inventions presented

in the text herewith. The text has been presented with 10 of

the greatest inventions of human history, starting in

chronological order – from the oldest to the most recent. A

final conclusion note gives the finishing touch.