ナットとボルト 世界を変えた7つの小さな発明

I’ve always taken nuts and bolts for granted, but this book’s deep dive into how they enabled the steam engine and skyscrapers made me see them differently. It’s surprisingly engaging for a history of hardware.

It’s amazing how the stories behind simple things like a nail or a screw can be so gripping; the chapter on the humble rivet completely changed how I look at bridges. I’ve already recommended it to a few engineer friends.

I picked this up out of curiosity and was surprised how engaging it is—the chapter on rivets alone changed how I see everyday objects. The writing is clear without being dumbed down, and the hardcover feels nice in hand.