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The Most Powerful Idea In The World
History
William Rosen's history of the steam engine as the wedge that opened the modern world. Recommended by Bill Gates.
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“Entertaining narrative weaving together clever characters and innovations.”
Bill Gates reviewed the book on his Gates Notes blog.
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Listed by Nick Szabo as decent historical coverage.
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