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The Industrial Revolution was a time of great technological progress in Europe and the United States. The scientific developments of the 18th century helped to shape our modern world. These innovations include textile factories, iron smelting, agricu
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Craig Boutland
Often referred to as the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages is the time period between the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. It is often considered an era when science and technology came to stand still, but that's not true! As this book demonstrates, it was
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Craig Boutland
The scientific developments of the ancient world marked the beginning of civilization and ushered in a whole new way of interpreting and interacting with the world. These developments include encompasses essential technology that we still depend on t
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Craig Boutland
The period of time spanning the 16th to 18th centuries was marked by a growing interest in learning about and better understanding the world around us. It also marked a shift from superstition to close observation and orderly experimentation. The 17t
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Craig Boutland
The great thinkers of the 19th century contributed greatly to the development of theories that help explain human nature and the natural world. Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution. Gregor Mendel created the theory of genetics. Countless
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Craig Boutland
The years that followed World War II have seen science and technology advance rapidly. The inventions and developments of this era have truly shaped our lives and our connections to the world around us. The first computers were gigantic and not very
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Craig Boutland
Spurred on largely by two world wars, the first half of the 20th century was a time of monumental technological advances all over the world. The most promising area of scientific exploration was the nature of atoms, the particles that made them up, a
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Craig Boutland
The Battles of Lexington and Concord are often referred to as the beginning of the American Revolution in April 1777. However, the towns were also the location of key events both before and after the war. This book provides a detailed look at these f
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Craig Boutland
In 1861, the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the American Civil War. Union troops surrendered after 36 hours of fierce battle. The controversial election of Abraham Lincoln, the contentious issue of slavery, and the South's
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Craig Boutland
Allied forces led by the United States and England landed in German-occupied France on June 6, 1944. More than 160,000 soldiers landed in Normandy. The fates of these forces, the key figures of leadership, and the adversity and triumphs of World War