Birth of the Modern
Book • 1991
This book chronicles the 15 years following the Napoleonic era, a period marked by immense changes in finance, management, science, and technology.
Johnson explores various fields of human endeavor, including the subjugation of Native Americans by Andrew Jackson, scientific discoveries by Humphrey Davy, the compositions of Beethoven, and innovations by George Stephenson and John McAdam.
The narrative also delves into social phenomena such as dueling, adultery, and animal protectionism, highlighting the rapid and transformative changes of the era.
Johnson explores various fields of human endeavor, including the subjugation of Native Americans by Andrew Jackson, scientific discoveries by Humphrey Davy, the compositions of Beethoven, and innovations by George Stephenson and John McAdam.
The narrative also delves into social phenomena such as dueling, adultery, and animal protectionism, highlighting the rapid and transformative changes of the era.
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