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The Gunpowder Industry

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Outlines the history of the gunpowder industry.

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Canonical title: The Gunpowder Industry

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Genres: Nonfiction, Anthropology, Economics, History, Business
DDC/MDS: 338 — Society, government, & culture Economics Production
LCC: HD9663 .A2 .C7 — Social sciences Industries. Land use. Labor Industries. Land use. Labor Special industries and trades Chemical industries
BISAC: BUS BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Industries General

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
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Published: 1986
Genres: Nonfiction, Anthropology, Economics, History, Business
DDC/MDS: 338
LCC: HD9663 .A2 .C7

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