Out Of The Fiery Furnace: The Impact Of Metals On The History Of Mankind
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
From the first glowing ember of a prehistoric forge to the towering steel frameworks of the modern city, Out of the Fiery Furnace: The Impact of Metals on the History of Mankind chronicles one of the most transformative relationships in human civilisation — the bond between humanity and metal. Robert Raymond presents a sweeping, authoritative narrative that traces how the discovery and mastery of metals such as copper, bronze, iron, and steel shaped the rise and fall of empires, drove technological revolutions, and fundamentally altered the course of human society across every continent and era. Raymond's work stands as a landmark in the history of technology and civilisation, drawing on archaeology, economic history, and cultural anthropology to argue that metallurgy is not merely a footnote to history, but its very engine. His prose is vivid and accessible, transforming what could be a dry technical subject into a richly human story of ingenuity, ambition, and consequence. Originally produced in conjunction with an acclaimed documentary series, the book carries the narrative momentum of great popular history — leaving the reader to wonder just how different our world might look had the furnace never been lit.
Author: Robert Raymond
Format: Hardback
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
From the first glowing ember of a prehistoric forge to the towering steel frameworks of the modern city, Out of the Fiery Furnace: The Impact of Metals on the History of Mankind chronicles one of the most transformative relationships in human civilisation — the bond between humanity and metal. Robert Raymond presents a sweeping, authoritative narrative that traces how the discovery and mastery of metals such as copper, bronze, iron, and steel shaped the rise and fall of empires, drove technological revolutions, and fundamentally altered the course of human society across every continent and era. Raymond's work stands as a landmark in the history of technology and civilisation, drawing on archaeology, economic history, and cultural anthropology to argue that metallurgy is not merely a footnote to history, but its very engine. His prose is vivid and accessible, transforming what could be a dry technical subject into a richly human story of ingenuity, ambition, and consequence. Originally produced in conjunction with an acclaimed documentary series, the book carries the narrative momentum of great popular history — leaving the reader to wonder just how different our world might look had the furnace never been lit.