Fifty minerals that changed the course of history

Chaline discusses the metals, alloys, rocks, and organic minerals and gemstones that humans have used as the building blocks of civilization. Covering the economic, cultural, political and industrial history of each, he shows the effect of each on the scope and pace of human development, as well as...

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Main Author: Chaline, Eric
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2012.
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