Wonderful, fascinating read. I don't think there is anyone who wouldn't enjoy this book.

A rare book that has the courage to take a wide sweep of history to create a unifying thesis AND the skill to rise to the challenge.
A near masterpiece.

Kind of fascinating book, worthy ideas - but the execution isn't up to the gravity of the topic.
This feels like a series of collected blog posts or magazine articles.
Did not have the same impression from author's book on Debt.

Delightful romp through the history of major scientists and engineers who studied and captured the power of various gasses.
Really excellent book, strongly considered five stars.

Fantastic read - finished in two sittings.
Excels at both a great plot and also seeming to capture the world of frontier trappers and mountain men - the nearly constant walk along the edge of death for the promise of money.

Decent overview

Could have opted for an evening on Wikipedia for the same effect, not a compelling storyteller.
Strongly recommend Rubicon by Todd Holland instead.

Excellent book, gave me a vivid picture of the amazing work done by Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP in the 1950s.

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Simply one of the best history books I've ever read.

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