The Infernal Machine: A True Story of Dynamite, Terror, and the Rise of the Modern Detective
Steven Johnson recounts how dynamite transformed crime and investigation, giving rise to the modern detective.
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The Infernal Machine traces the invention of dynamite and its impact on society and crime.
Steven Johnson explores how new technologies created both opportunity and danger in the modern age.
The book follows the rise of professional detectives responding to unprecedented threats.
Readers gain insight into the origins of forensic investigation and law enforcement practices.
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