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OverviewThe fascinating, often surprising story of how a simple black rock has altered the course of history. Prized as the best stone in Britain by Roman invaders who carved jewelry out of it, coal has transformed societies, powered navies, fueled economies, and expanded frontiers. It made China a twelfth-century superpower, inspired the writing of the Communist Manifesto, and helped the northern states win the American Civil War. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Barbara Freese , Shelly FrasierPublisher: Findaway World Imprint: Findaway World Dimensions: Width: 12.20cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 20.60cm Weight: 0.159kg ISBN: 9781615749034ISBN 10: 1615749039 Publication Date: 01 September 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |