00918nam a22001457a 4500020001800000082001000018100001600028245005000044260004400094300003100138490002900169505003800198520051700236650001900753  a9780199298037  a509.2  aIliffe, Rob  aNewton: A Very Short IntroductioncRob Iliffe  aNew YorkbOxford University Pressc2007  axv,141 Pagesb17x11 cmbPB  aVery Short Introductions  aIncludes Index and Illustrations.  aThis book makes use of previously unpublished private writings and manuscript sources to present a concise exploration of the internal springs of Newton's complex character.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.  aNewton, Isaac