Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive That Changed the World
Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive That Changed the World
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005271
Book • Nonfiction
China • 9th Century
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive That Changed the World, Jack Kelly explores the transformative impact of gunpowder on global history. The book traces its origins in alchemy, its role in warfare and technology, and its cultural influences, highlighting how this explosive invention reshaped societies and conflicts worldwide.
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Adventurous
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Jack Kelly's Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive That Changed the World offers an engaging look at gunpowder's impact on history. Despite its well-researched narrative and clear explanations, some readers found it overly detailed in parts. Overall, the book successfully blends science and history to capture gunpowder's revolutionary role.
Who Should Read Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive That Changed the World?
Fans of Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics are typically history enthusiasts interested in military technology and chemistry. Similar readers enjoy Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs, and Steel and Tom Holland’s Millennium, appreciating engaging narratives on technological impacts on society.
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271
Book • Nonfiction
China • 9th Century
2005
Adult
18+ years
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