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 * Isaac Asimov, Asimov’s Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, Doubleday, 1982


 * The Thirty Years War: A documentary History, Edited and Translated by Tryntje Helfferich


 * J Hakim, The Story of Science, Smithsonian Books, 2005.

Benjamin Franklin and Electrical Technology in the Age of Enlightenment, by Michael Brian Schiffer
 * Draw the Lightning Down

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 * Forums of Validation and Forms of Knowledge: The Magical Rhetoric of Otto von Guericke’s Sulfur Globe

Political Career
Otto Von Guericke's political career began upon returning to Magdeburg in 1626. His and his family were well known and well educated so Otto was appointed to be an Alderman of Magdeburg. He was forced to flee Magdeburg during the Holy Roman Empire's attack on the city in the Thirty Years' War. This attack destroyed most of the city and Von Guericke's personal wealth. Von Guericke returned to Magdeburg in 1631 and, because of his engineering background, led the rebuilding process of the town. After this rebuild he became a master brewer to begin rebuilding his and the towns wealth. In 1646 he was elected as Magdeburg's Burgomeister, similar to mayor. He remained in this position for more than thirty years until his retirement from office in 1678, after much pressure from younger politicians. During his time in office he went on many diplomatic missions to many Kings and Emperors of the time. In 1666 Otto Von Guericke was given aristocratic status by Emperor Leopold I, giving the Von to his name. Cmwxc (talk) 16:39, 13 April 2018 (UTC)

Diplomatic pursuits
Adding these into the pre-existing section, not replacing

Otto von Guericke used both his political status and scientific knowledge in tandem to make political gains for his town. His demonstrations of his inventions, such as the air pump and electrostatic generator were used to impress his audiences and allow for political communications to unfold. He often would not explain scientifically how his shows worked leading people to believe in his wizardry, promoting his status and a great leader. Cmwxc (talk) 03:25, 3 May 2018 (UTC)

During his diplomatic mission to Ratisbon in 1654, Guericke decided to use his invention of the air pump to impress those he was meeting and help sway the meeting in his favor as well as promote his own scientific advancements. Cmwxc (talk) 03:11, 3 May 2018 (UTC)

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Article: Metallurgy
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