Charles Babbage
Charles Babbage was an English polymath. A mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer, Babbage originated the concept of a digital programmable computer.
Passages from the Life of a Philosopher
Discover a 19th-century inventor's life through humorous stories and philosophical musings, revealing the challenges and triumphs of creating groundbreaking calculating machines.
By Charles Babbage
The calculating engine
Discover a 19th-century vision for a revolutionary machine that promises to eliminate errors in calculations and transform the future of science and technology.
By Charles Babbage
Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes
A concerned observer questions why a nation is falling behind in scientific progress despite its potential, urging reform and renewed dedication to scholarly pursuits.
By Charles Babbage
On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures
Witness an era when the gears of progress began to turn, revolutionizing labor and wealth through the power of machines.
By Charles Babbage