A more modern form of slide rule was created in 1859 by French artillery lieutenant Amédée Mannheim , `` who was fortunate in having his rule made by a firm of national reputation and in having it adopted by the French Artillery . ''
The more modern form was created in 1859 by French artillery lieutenant Amédée Mannheim , `` who was fortunate in having his rule made by a firm of national reputation and in having it adopted by the French Artillery . ''