Napoleon's Buttons

Napoleon's Buttons
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 386
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ISBN-10 : 9781440650321
ISBN-13 : 1440650322
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Book Synopsis Napoleon's Buttons by : Penny Le Couteur

Download or read book Napoleon's Buttons written by Penny Le Couteur and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-05-24 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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