About This Book
Gunpowder studies are still in their infancy despite the long-standing civil and military importance of this explosive since its discovery in China in the mid-ninth century AD. In this second volume by contributors who meet regularly at symposia of the International Committee for the History of Tech...
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5h 54m
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250 WPM
4h 13m
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350 WPM
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