The Invention of Air
Steven Johnson traces how Joseph Priestley’s experiments with air and electricity helped ignite revolutions in science and politics during the Enlightenment.
About This Book
The Invention of Air explores the remarkable life of Joseph Priestley and the era that shaped modern thought.
Through experiments with gases and electricity, Priestley helped lay the groundwork for chemistry and energy science.
The book connects scientific discovery with political upheaval in 18th-century England and America.
It shows how ideas about air, power, and progress influenced both governments and everyday life.
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