Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History (Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History)
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (627 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1770855874 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Helena? Coal: The Romans invented the first central heating system. They can be poisons, medicines or weapons, but wherever found and however used, their importance can be easily overlooked. Jade: The Chinese fabric of "pajamas for eternity." Ubiquitous or rare, the minerals described in Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History have been fundamental to human progress, for good or evil. Examples of the fifty minerals are: Diamonds: Did a necklace ordered by Louis XV precipitate the French Revolution? Sulphur: The biblical brimstone now used in organic farming. Salt: Once used as currency, we give it little thought today. Clay: The oldest ceramic object is not a cooking pot or drinking b
A short bibliography and listing of helpful websites is offered at the end of the monograph. --Becca Smith . This reference compiles 50 essays focusing on the influence of minerals on the progression of civilization. This serves to enhance the overall interdisciplinary nature of this text. Topics are well considered, including both the expected and unexpected, covered varying degrees of detail. From Booklist Chaline offers yet another lens through which to view human history. Importance is weighed according to four categories: commercial, cultural, industrial, and scientific. However, simply organizing alphabet
Charles said Different but highly enjoyable. Full of interesting and historical information about 50 minerals that all played a significant part in the development of civilization. In addition to all the true minerals, the book also delves into the sources, structures and uses of other, what could perhaps be called, "mineral-related" matter. Attractively bound, presented and il. so he enjoyed it! Gave this book to my dad as a gift. He is a geologist, so he enjoyed it!. Mark Elliott Smith said Great work!. Great book and great series.
. Eric Chaline is the author of Fifty Animals that Changed the Course of History, as well as numerous titles on philosophy and history