The Repeating Rifle

by Samuel Willard Crompton

Published 30 October 2003
Discusses the effects of the invention of the repeating rifle, which did not require that the shooter be a marksman, on warfare, crime, and society.

The Printing Press

by Samuel Willard Crompton

Published 30 October 2003
Discusses the effects of the invention of the printing press on language, religion, science, society, and everyday life.