Coal

Coal A Human History - Playaway Adult Nonfiction

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Publisher's Synopsis

The fascinating, often surprising story of how a simple black rock has altered the course of history. Prized as the best stone in Britain by Roman invaders who carved jewelry out of it, coal has transformed societies, powered navies, fueled economies, and expanded frontiers. It made China a twelfth-century superpower, inspired the writing of the Communist Manifesto, and helped the northern states win the American Civil War.

Book information

ISBN: 9781615749034
Publisher: Findaway World
Imprint: Findaway World
Pub date:
DEWEY: 553.24
Language: English
Weight: 159g
Height: 206mm
Width: 122mm
Spine width: 30mm