Merchant Kings: When Companies Ruled the World, 1600--1900
What chemical compound literally fueled war for many years as noted in the book, Merchant Kings: When Companies Ruled the World, 1600–1900?
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Saltpetre, a chemical compound that is vital for the production of gunpowder, was exported from India and literally fueled many of the wars in Europe during the 18th century.
Merchant Kings: When Companies Ruled the World, 1600–1900