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title: "Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History Paperback – May 24, 2004"
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# Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History Paperback – May 24, 2004

**Brand:** penny le couteurjay burreson
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- **What is this?** Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History Paperback – May 24, 2004 by penny le couteurjay burreson
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good read
*by O***D on March 12, 2024*

Fascinating story of how seemingly insignificant things have impacted world history. Things we take for granted today were the reason for much of the worlds power structure in days gone by. Well worth the time to read. The chemistry is explained in just enough detail to not be boring.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Organic Chemistry Without Tears
*by C***C on April 20, 2023*

I wish the authors could have taught my organic chemistry class, the one I failed (I repeated it later at another school and managed to pass, but never wanted to have anything to do with it again) and/or that this book could have been the text. Their selected topics are fascinating reading, as is their connecting molecules to human history.Some reviews have been negative about the structures, but that is the heart of organic chemistry, something I didn't understand until I read this book, and which they make so accessible and understandable (I did like biochemistry, perhaps because it seemed more applicable to me as a living example of the subject).And as a reader of lots of military history, I must say that nothing on Napoleon ever mentioned tin buttons.Anyway, buy it, read it, and enjoy it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Required Reading
*by V***Y on December 14, 2010*

I've always been a fan of "what-if" storylines and historical non-fiction, so when I was required to read this book for class, I wasn't entirely disappointed. Burreson and LeCouteur are not only capable scientific authors, but capable authors as well. Though they present technical drawings and scientific jargon, they mitigate these with simple and effectual text. They give the facts of how these molecules changed and accentuate the impact of these molecules by describing the consequences if these molecules hadn't been discovered or used.For those who are infrequent or sporadic readers, the division of the book made it easy and enjoyable to read for someone who usually only read in-between class periods. I found chapters easily digestible, full of historical and scientific information, and even found myself surprised when I had a fair knowledge of the topic at hand.What I enjoyed most about the book though, was the fact that almost every molecule is commonplace today. There's nothing so far from popular culture that everyday people won't understand. Sure, most people may not know all the scientific names of witch herbs, but everyone's heard of the witch trials. Other sections like "The Pill" show just how relevant some of these molecules really are. Even without scientific designation or more descriptive detail, almost everyone is aware of what "the pill" is even with such an innocuously vague name.All in all, you could do way worse for required reading or scientific literature.

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