Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive That Changed the World
Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive that Changed the World
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- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
27 April 2005
Summary
When Chinese alchemists fashioned the first manmade explosion sometime during the tenth century, no one could have foreseen its full revolutionary potential. Invented to frighten evil spirits rather than fuel guns or bombs—neither of which had been thought of yet—their simple mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal went on to make the modern world possible. As word of its explosive properties spread from Asia to Europe, from pyrotechnics to battleships, it paved the way…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780465037223 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0465037224 |
| Author: | Jack Kelly |
| Publisher: | Basic Books (AZ) |
| Imprint: | Basic Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 27 April 2005 |
| Weight: | 420g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 137mm x 213mm |
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“Jack Kelly writes like a man ready for a rumble.” “A faced-paced book that is historical reporting at its very best, with surprises on almost every page. Kelly’s writing style is crisp and edgy, perfect for his subject matter.”
About The Author
Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly is both an accomplished novelist and an experienced author of popular history. He writes regularly for American Heritage and has also written features about the DuPont family’s involvement in the gunpowder industry and the history of fireworks in America. He lives in Milan, New York.
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