Triumf semian.Kak semena pokorili rastitel'nyi mir i povliiali na chelovecheskuiu tsiv - Khenson T.

The book of scientist-biologist, well-known popularizer of science Thor Hanson "Triumph of seeds" tells about the evolution of seed and spore plants and their role in the development of human civilizations. The author describes how scientists study in coal mines paleontological chronicle of the plant world, gives a variety of historical facts of the use of seeds by people. The chapters on the impact of spices on world trade, how cotton was the engine of the economy, the industrial revolution and political events, and the role of coffee - the "main grains of vivacity" - in the development of creative thought in the era are of great interest. Education. Unobtrusive humor and good figurative language help the author to speak easily and interestingly about the most complex scientific hypotheses and theories, which makes the book fascinating and useful for any reader.