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Best books to learn Alchemy and the history of chemistry, in order
Alchemy is usually told as the embarrassing prehistory of chemistry, which is both unfair and historically wrong: the alchemists ran real experiments, and the chemical revolution grew directly out of their laboratories.
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Best Books on Alchemy and the History of Chemistry, in Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning alchemy and the history of chemistry?
- Alchemy is usually told as the embarrassing prehistory of chemistry, which is both unfair and historically wrong: the alchemists ran real experiments, and the chemical revolution grew directly out of their laboratories.
- What's a good book to start alchemy and the history of chemistry with?
- A strong starting point is The secrets of alchemy by Lawrence Principe. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.