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Compass Facts

Amelia Khatri

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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Compass Facts explores the fascinating story of the compass, a pivotal invention that transformed navigation, exploration, and scientific understanding. This book delves into the evolution of navigation, revealing humanity's persistent quest to chart the world, along with the underlying physics of magnetism that makes the compass function.

 
Did you know the compass significantly influenced the Age of Exploration, enabling the discovery of new lands and the establishment of crucial trade routes?

 
The book is structured to guide readers progressively, starting with basic navigation concepts and early wayfinding methods. It then explores the history of the compass from ancient China to its refinement in Europe, followed by an explanation of magnetism and its role in compass construction.

 
The book highlights the compass's impact on global trade, maritime empires, and cartography, offering a comprehensive overview suitable for both science enthusiasts and history buffs.
Disponibile da: 18/02/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 54 pagine.

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