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Mining And Civilization, An Illustrated History, Fathi Habashi
Mining And Civilization, An Illustrated History, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
Mining and Civilization has been conceived to compliment the author's two books History of Metallurgy and Readings in Historical Metallurgy and to fill a gap in the literature. It is difficult to study the history of metallurgy without studying the history of mining at the same time. Each time the author visits ancient ruins or examines an ancient stone statue he recalls the work of miners who brought the material from a quarry so that the sculptor can create a work of art. History of mining, quarrying, and stone carving is history of civilization.
Gold. History, Metallurgy, Culture, Fathi Habashi
Gold. History, Metallurgy, Culture, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
Gold, the first metal used by man, has a special place among metals. It plays an important role in society and in world economics. It caused unprecedented mass migrations on three continents, and at least one war. It was responsible for creating many large cities, is highly prized, has been the inspiration of numerous myths, was the ultimate goal of alchemists, stored in the vaults of banks, widely on display in oriental bazaars, and is generously used in decorating churches and temples. The present volume is composed of two parts: a collection of selected papers published by the author on …
The Story Of Gellert’S Book At The Osler Library, Fathi Habashi
The Story Of Gellert’S Book At The Osler Library, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
Metallurgic Chymistry by the German chemist Christlieb Ehregott Gellert (1713-1795) gives a glimpse at a critical period in the history of chemistry and metallurgy. The author gives an account of how he got hold of this book and published it in a facsimile edition.