Dive into the captivating world of chemistry during a transformative era from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. This volume explores significant advancements in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, spotlighting pioneering figures such as Mendeleev, Liebig, Williamson, and Dewar. Discover how the identification of new elements and the evolving understanding of molecular structure and reactivity laid the groundwork for modern chemistry. With insights into the early days of organic synthesis and stereoisomerism, this narrative illustrates the ongoing relevance of Thorpes observation in Chapter 10 “Organic chemistry has been largely developed by the discovery from time to time of special reagents and special types of reactions which have shown themselves to be capable of extensive application.” Join us as we unravel the scientific breakthroughs that shaped the 20th century and beyond. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)

History of Chemistry, Volume II. From 1850-1910
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Dive into the captivating world of chemistry during a transformative era from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. This volume explores significant advancements in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, spotlighting pioneering figures such as Mendeleev, Liebig, Williamson, and Dewar. Discover how the identification of new elements and the evolving understanding of molecular structure and reactivity laid the groundwork for modern chemistry. With insights into the early days of organic synthesis and stereoisomerism, this narrative illustrates the ongoing relevance of Thorpes observation in Chapter 10 “Organic chemistry has been largely developed by the discovery from time to time of special reagents and special types of reactions which have shown themselves to be capable of extensive application.” Join us as we unravel the scientific breakthroughs that shaped the 20th century and beyond. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)
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March 4, 2026
011 - Development of Physical Chemistry Since 1850
Dive into the captivating world of chemistry during a transformative era from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. This volume explores significant advancements in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, spotlighting pioneering figures such as Mendeleev, Liebig, Williamson, and Dewar. Discover how the identification of new elements and the evolving understanding of molecular structure and reactivity laid the groundwork for modern chemistry. With insights into the early days of organic synthesis and stereoisomerism, this narrative illustrates the ongoing relevance of Thorpes observation in Chapter 10 “Organic chemistry has been largely developed by the discovery from time to time of special reagents and special types of reactions which have shown themselves to be capable of extensive application.” Join us as we unravel the scientific breakthroughs that shaped the 20th century and beyond. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)

March 4, 2026
010 - Organic Chemistry Condensation Synthesis of Vital Products
Dive into the captivating world of chemistry during a transformative era from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. This volume explores significant advancements in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, spotlighting pioneering figures such as Mendeleev, Liebig, Williamson, and Dewar. Discover how the identification of new elements and the evolving understanding of molecular structure and reactivity laid the groundwork for modern chemistry. With insights into the early days of organic synthesis and stereoisomerism, this narrative illustrates the ongoing relevance of Thorpes observation in Chapter 10 “Organic chemistry has been largely developed by the discovery from time to time of special reagents and special types of reactions which have shown themselves to be capable of extensive application.” Join us as we unravel the scientific breakthroughs that shaped the 20th century and beyond. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)

March 4, 2026
009 - Stereo-Isomerism Stereo-Chemistry
Dive into the captivating world of chemistry during a transformative era from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. This volume explores significant advancements in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, spotlighting pioneering figures such as Mendeleev, Liebig, Williamson, and Dewar. Discover how the identification of new elements and the evolving understanding of molecular structure and reactivity laid the groundwork for modern chemistry. With insights into the early days of organic synthesis and stereoisomerism, this narrative illustrates the ongoing relevance of Thorpes observation in Chapter 10 “Organic chemistry has been largely developed by the discovery from time to time of special reagents and special types of reactions which have shown themselves to be capable of extensive application.” Join us as we unravel the scientific breakthroughs that shaped the 20th century and beyond. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)
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