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French Discovery in an Age of Revolution : World-Changing Scientific and Technological Advances, 1789-1815 by Jim Libby (2023, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-101476692130
ISBN-139781476692135
eBay Product ID (ePID)27058624259
Product Key Features
Number of Pages219 Pages
Publication NameFrench Discovery in an Age of Revolution : World-Changing Scientific and Technological Advances, 1789-1815
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2023
SubjectEurope / France, General, History
TypeTextbook
AuthorJim Libby
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Science, History
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight10.3 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2023-026887
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal509.4409033
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Notes on the Text Preface Introduction I. Setting the Stage--The French Revolution II. The Advent of Flight III. A Revolution in Chemistry IV. The Measurement of All Things V. Napoléon Bonaparte VI. The Discovery of Egypt VII. Unlocking the Hieroglyphs VIII. The Visionaries Afterword Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
SynopsisAmid the bloody upheavals of 18th-century and early 19th-century France-the French Revolution, warring political factions, European conflicts, and Napoléon Bonaparte's bids for increasing power-the country made substantial advancements in science and technology. Two brothers launched hot air balloons and the age of flight, more than a century before the advent of the Wright Brothers. Modern chemistry replaced alchemy, the metric system offered new standards for weights and measures, and explorations of Egypt led to unlocking the secrets of hieroglyphs. This book details these French advances and more, including the first photograph, the first automobile, and development of the process that spawned computer programming., The chaos of the French Revolution was quickly followed by the somewhat less chaotic rule of Napoleon Bonaparte. For roughly 25 years, France saw five constitutions; countless warring political factions; governments that included a monarchy, a republic, and an empire; and almost constant warfare with most of Europe. At the same time, the French fought from within, sending thousands of its own people to the guillotine. And yet, there were perhaps more advancements during that time than any other in world history. Two brothers launched hot air balloons, inaugurating the age of flight, more than 100 years before Orville and Wilbur Wright. Modern chemistry was developed, eclipsing the strange and superstitious field of alchemy which proceeded it. The metric system was created. Napoleon Bonaparte's army explored Egypt for three years, and a French man would later translate the mysterious hieroglyphs. This book details these French advances and more, including the first photograph, the first automobile, and development of the process that spawned computer programming.
LC Classification NumberQ180.55.D57
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