Coal : A Human History

The 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.Freese, Barbara is the author of 'Coal : A Human History', published 2005 under ISBN 9780756797690 and ISBN 0756797691.