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The Infernal Machine

The Infernal Machine

Update: 2024-10-013
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The unexpected story of how Alfred Nobel’s invention of dynamite—designed to build the world—was co-opted by anarchists to bring about its destruction. From revolutionizing infrastructure to arming political radicals, dynamite shaped the rise of both terrorism and modern law enforcement.

The Infernal Machine


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The Infernal Machine

The Infernal Machine

Steven Johnson