This condensed history of chemistry takes the reader from the ancient Greeks to the modern era of atomic theory and biochemistry. Thomas Percy Hilditch makes complex concepts accessible to the layperson while still providing enough scientific depth for the interested student or researcher. This book is a great resource for students of chemistry or anyone looking for a broad overview of the subject.

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