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 colorful and unusual details; Le Couteur and Burreson offer a novel way to understand the shaping of civilization and the workings of our contemporary world.
#7971123 in BooksColor: Brown 2000-02-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x 1.06 x 5.98l; 1.79 #File Name: 1582181594416 pages
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