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English
ISBN
1585423319
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9781585423316
Release Title
Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History
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Burreson, Jay
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Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History

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Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The molecules resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine and law; they determined what we now eat, drink, and wear. A change as small as the position of an atom can lead to enormous alterations in the properties of a substance-which, in turn, can result in great historical shifts. With lively prose and an eye for colourful and unusual details, Le Couteur and Burreson offer a novel way to understand the shaping of civilization and the workings of our contemporary world.

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Penguin Putnam Inc
ISBN-13
9781585423316
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Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History
Publication Year
2004
Subject
Chemistry, Science, History
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Textbook
Author
Penny Le Couteur, Jay Burreson
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Paperback

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229 mm
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1 g
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152 mm

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Penny Le Couteur, Jay Burreson

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  • A different journey through history.

    An interesting and quirky view on history through the lense of chemistry. The books roams through a wide range of issues such as exploration, war, trade, pharmaceuticals, etc, all on the basis of the substances the chemicals that underpinned them. You don't have to be a chemistry expert to learn and be etertained by this book.

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