The clockwork universe : Isaac Newton, the Royal Society, and the birth of the modern world
Summary
A"New York Times"-bestselling author presents the true story of a pivotal moment in modern history when a group of strange, tormented geniuses--Isaac Newton chief among them--invented science and remade our understanding of the world. Full description
Summary: |
A"New York Times"-bestselling author presents the true story of a pivotal moment in modern history when a group of strange, tormented geniuses--Isaac Newton chief among them--invented science and remade our understanding of the world. |
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Physical Description: |
xviii, 378 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [323]-360) and index. |
ISBN: |
9780061719516 006171951X |