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Napoleon's Spark: Henry Bessemer's Eureka Moment
A dinner with Napoleon III inspired Henry Bessemer to revolutionize steelmaking with his process, sparking the modern age of affordable steel.
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- Innovation
- Steelmaking
- Industrial Revolution