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Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive that Changed the World

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This book provides a comprehensive history of gunpowder, tracing its origins from ancient alchemy to its pivotal role in warfare and pyrotechnics. Jack Kelly explores the transformative impact of this explosive on global history, military strategy, and technological advancement.
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication year
2004
ISBN-13
9780786739004
Language
English
Subjects
History of ScienceMilitary HistoryTechnology and InnovationAlchemyPyrotechnicsWorld HistoryExplosivesCultural HistoryHistorical Non-fictionScientific Discovery

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