Robert Raymond invites readers on a rich, globe-spanning journey through the story of metals and their role in shaping humanity. From early smelting pits and the rise of bronze and iron, to the furnaces of the Industrial Revolution and the fragile power of uranium, this book reveals how raw elements became engines of art, trade, technology and war. Raymond blends archaeology, science and narrative to show how simple ores transformed economies, empires and daily life. Warmly written and illuminating, Out of the Fiery Furnace celebrates the craftspeople, inventors and conflicts behind our metal-dependent world, offering perspective on both the wonders and the dangers forged in humanity’s most elemental workshop.
Genre: Metals, History, Science Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.6 x 2.3 cm Book Condition: Good
