Пуговицы Наполеона. Семнадцать молекул, которые изменили мир

The selection feels very deliberate, highlighting molecules with huge historical impact. I wonder how the authors decided which ones made the cut.

I usually struggle with science books, but this one made complex molecules understandable. Was that due to the writing style or the way the science was presented?

The narrative makes the science feel alive, but I’m curious whether the historical significance was always clear in the original research or if it was shaped during writing.