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title: "Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics : The History of the Explosive That Changed the World"
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# Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics : The History of the Explosive That Changed the World

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- **What is this?** Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics : The History of the Explosive That Changed the World by jack kelly
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## Customer Reviews

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    An explosive book in so many ways!
  

*by P***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2015*

As a formally educated chemist who as a child began his interest in Chemistry by making black powder in his backyard, and what kid didn't in the 1950's, I found this book fascinating. We learn in class the chemistry of black powder, the "powder" but not the history so accurately told. Kelly dismisses Western invention and proves beyond doubt that the Chinese did invent, develop and use it in war, not just fireworks as the West prejudicially believed. He delves into the difficulty of production from raw material sourcing to danger of explosion in manufacturing. He related the combined technologies of powder power and canon metallurgy to each other in a very interesting and historical way.Finally, he concludes with modern 'smokeless' powders briefly ending the reign of black powder.A must read for those interested in the history of technology, warfare, and even America itself as it was superior quality French powder obtained by the colonies which actually defeated the English with superior quantity of poorer powder. All thanks to Lavoisier who lost his head in the French Revolution. In this regard, Kelly proves the case that we in America ought to honor the the Father of Modern Chemistry, Lavoisier, rather than General Lafayette, the military man, for helping found our country.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Excellent, Well-Written History
  

*by C***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019*

I enjoyed this book thoroughly. A pleasure to read, and full of interesting stories and facts about the invention, evolution and technological progress of gunpowder and weapons, as well fireworks and nonmilitary uses of explosives. Concludes with a fine summary of the development of nitroglycerin, dynamite and the high explosives that replaced gunpowder. Entertaining and very informative.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Comprehensive!
  

*by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2020*

A lively discussion of the essential component of the "gunpowder revolution," this work touches upon the historical, socioecological, and scientific aspects of the reviled and beloved stuff which made it all happen; what we know today as "black powder."  A "must read" for anyone who wants to gain a better grasp of what might arguably be called the most critical technological innovation in modern history.

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