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The Big Bang! : History of Explosives

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Explosive storytelling of the history of explosives.

This book is perfect for history buffs and those with a fascination for explosions. The author brings the history of explosives to life by focusing not only on the technical aspects but also on the people involved. From famous figures like Alfred Nobel and Robert Oppenheimer to lesser-known individuals, the book explores their contributions and the impact of explosives on society. Whether you're interested in warfare, engineering, or even fireworks, this captivating account will leave you in awe of the power and historical significance of explosives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Big Bang! : History of Explosives

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ISBN: 9780750923613
Authors: G.I. Brown
Publisher: Sutton Pub Ltd
Date of Publication: 1999-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Science
Goodreads rating: 3.63
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This book tells the tale of explosives from gunpowder to the H-bomb. Laying the emphasis on the lives of the people involved, on the diverse uses of explosives and on their social and historical impact, the author relates a story of international human endeavour.Many of those involved - Roger Bacon, Guy Fawkes, Alfred Noble, Robert Oppenheimer - are famed worldwide; others, such as C. F. Schonbein, William Bickford, Sir Frederick Abel and Charles E. Munroe, though less well-known, also played crucial roles. Alongside their achievements, this book highlights the uses and impact of explosives in both war and terrorism, and in civil engineering, quarrying, mining, demolition, fireworks manufacture and shooting for sport. In many cases explosives are seen to have had significant historical impact as, for example, in the early use of gunpowder in the American Civil War, the defeat of the Spanish Armada, and the worldwide opening up of canals and railways.
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Explosive storytelling of the history of explosives.

This book is perfect for history buffs and those with a fascination for explosions. The author brings the history of explosives to life by focusing not only on the technical aspects but also on the people involved. From famous figures like Alfred Nobel and Robert Oppenheimer to lesser-known individuals, the book explores their contributions and the impact of explosives on society. Whether you're interested in warfare, engineering, or even fireworks, this captivating account will leave you in awe of the power and historical significance of explosives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.