This is an original 2001 first edition of A History of the Personal Computer: The People and the Technology, published by Allan Publishing. This 528-page scholarly work is one of the most comprehensive technical histories of the microcomputer revolution ever written. It meticulously traces the evolution of hardware and software from the early 1970s through the late 1990s, profiling the engineers, entrepreneurs, and key machines (Altair, Apple, IBM, Commodore, etc.) that shaped the modern world.

Manufacturer: Allan Publishing

Condition: Used (Good vintage condition; see pictures for true condition)

Model Number: ISBN 0968910807 / First Edition

Extra Notes: Roy A. Allan is a respected Canadian researcher and historian; this book is particularly prized for its technical depth and its inclusion of Canadian computing history, which is often overlooked in American-centric texts. It features extensive appendices and bibliographies, making it a "gold standard" reference for serious researchers, museum curators, and high-end technology collectors.

Manufactured In: Canada