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Fifty Machines That Changed the Course of History by Eric Chaline
$35.00 AUD
Category: History
Some of the most significant advances in the past two centuries have been made in the fields of science and technology. From Stephenson's 'Rocket' to Sony's 'Walkman', mechanical devices have helped to define our culture and to transform the way we live our lives. More recently, their reach has extended ...Show more
Fifty Minerals That Changed the Course of History by Eric Chaline
$35.00 AUD
Category: Environment & Science | Reading Level: very good
Using the word 'minerals' in its broadest sense, Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History features the metals, alloys, rocks, organic minerals, and gemstones that humans have used as the building blocks of their material cultures. From flint and obsidian to bronze and iron, it explores the root ...Show more
History's Lost Treasures by Eric Chaline
$29.99 AUD
Category: History
History's Lost Treasures takes a light-hearted but informative look at fifty of the world's greatest treasure troves and explains how they vanished (and in some cases remain unfound).
History's Worst Disasters: And the Stories Behind Them by Eric Chaline
$29.99 AUD
Category: History
History's Worst Disasters takes an informative look at fifty of the biggest catastrophes in history, and paints an inspiring picture of humankind's capacity to turn the tide of adversity.
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