Iliffe, Rob
Newton: A Very Short Introduction Rob Iliffe - New York Oxford University Press 2007 - xv,141 Pages 17x11 cm PB - Very Short Introductions .
Includes Index and Illustrations.
This book makes use of previously unpublished private writings and manuscript sources to present a concise exploration of the internal springs of Newton's complex character. Robert Iliffe describes Newton's studies in fields ranging from alchemy, physics, and mathematics, as well as his controversial religious beliefs, and concludes with a consideration of the legacy left after his demise. Newton will gratify readers who are interested in the real history behind one of the world's most legendary scientists.
9780199298037
Newton, Isaac
509.2
Newton: A Very Short Introduction Rob Iliffe - New York Oxford University Press 2007 - xv,141 Pages 17x11 cm PB - Very Short Introductions .
Includes Index and Illustrations.
This book makes use of previously unpublished private writings and manuscript sources to present a concise exploration of the internal springs of Newton's complex character. Robert Iliffe describes Newton's studies in fields ranging from alchemy, physics, and mathematics, as well as his controversial religious beliefs, and concludes with a consideration of the legacy left after his demise. Newton will gratify readers who are interested in the real history behind one of the world's most legendary scientists.
9780199298037
Newton, Isaac
509.2