This is, to the best of my understanding, a broad overview of how Babbage's Analytical Engine worked. There's a lot simplified, left out, and shifted around for clarity, but I hope this makes it less mysterious. For much more on Babbage, Lovelace, and the Engine, see my graphic novel The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage at all fine bookstores!
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