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The Genius of China

The Genius of China
By Robert K.G. Temple

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The suspension bridge, the fishing reel, the stirrup, the parachute, papermoney, the decimal system, tear gas and explosives, the seismograph, the plough and the blast furnace were all Chinese discoveries. This book also reveals that the Chinese were the first to isolate sex hormones.


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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #909865 in Books
  • Published on: 1998-06-10
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 254 pages

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"Wonderfully illustrated, comprehensive, concise, definitive."