French Discovery in an Age of Revolution: World-Changing Scientific and Technological Advances, 1789-1815

The French Revolution was followed by Napoleon Bonaparte's rule, which 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. Despite this, there were many advancements during this time, such as the invention of hot air balloons, modern chemistry, the metric system, and the exploration of Egypt by Napoleon's army. This book details these French advances and more, including the first photograph, the first automobile, and the development of computer programming.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2023
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

The French Revolution, a period of chaos and upheaval, was quickly succeeded by the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte, who brought a semblance of order to France. During his reign, France experienced five constitutions, numerous political factions, and almost constant warfare with most of Europe. Despite the internal strife and the guillotine, the French also made significant advancements in various fields. Two brothers, the Montgolfier brothers, launched hot air balloons, marking the beginning of the age of flight, more than 100 years before Orville and Wilbur Wright. Modern chemistry was developed, replacing the mysterious and superstitious field of alchemy. The metric system was created, revolutionizing measurement and scientific research. 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 the development of the process that spawned computer programming.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476692135