Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive that Changed the World
Jack Kelly • Basic Books • ISBN-13 978‑0786739004
Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive that Changed the World
ISBN-10: 0786739002 · ISBN-13: 978‑0786739004 · 2004 · Standard Edition
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This book provides a comprehensive history of gunpowder, tracing its origins from ancient alchemy to its pivotal role in warfare and pyrotechnics. Jack Kelly explores the transformative impact of this explosive on global history, military strategy, and technological advancement.
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