The history of the development of technology from its inception to the era of industrialization is covered in close connection with the achievements of science and the main processes of socio-economic life. Data on scientific and technical inventions and discoveries, outstanding figures of science and technology are given. Designed for students when studying courses on the history of technology, as well as the history of the fatherland and other technical and natural science disciplines, it can be useful to students of colleges and lyceums, teachers, specialists in various fields of technology, as well as a wide range of readers interested in science and technology.