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"Explosives History" presents a fascinating journey through humanity's relationship with explosive materials, weaving together scientific advancement, military applications, and industrial progress. From the serendipitous discovery of black powder in ancient China to the development of modern nuclear weapons, this comprehensive work explores how explosive technologies have fundamentally shaped human civilization across multiple domains. The book masterfully balances technical detail with historical context, examining three crucial areas: chemical evolution of explosives, military applications, and civil engineering uses. Readers discover how black powder's discovery led to cascading innovations in mining and warfare, while later developments like dynamite revolutionized construction and resource extraction during the Industrial Revolution. The narrative draws from an impressive array of primary sources, including recently declassified military documents and archaeological findings from both Eastern and Western perspectives. Through carefully researched case studies and technical analysis, the book illuminates the dual nature of explosive technologies as both destructive forces and catalysts for progress. This duality is explored through practical examples, from mining operations that enabled industrial advancement to military applications that transformed warfare. The text progresses chronologically from 800 CE to the present, maintaining accessibility while delving into the chemical principles, safety considerations, and ethical implications that continue to shape our understanding of explosive technologies.
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Tytuł | Explosives History |
Autor: | Leo Musk |
Rozszerzenie: | brak |
Język wydania: | polski |
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Wydawnictwo: | PublishDrive |
Rok wydania: | 2024 |
Tytuł | Data Dodania | Rozmiar |
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