| Description |
141 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. |
| Series |
Very short introductions ; 158 |
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Very short introductions ; 158.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-134) and index. |
| Summary |
"This Very Short Introduction provides a rich and up-to-date account of Newton's life and work. Explaining his scientific discoveries, revealing the forces that shaped his thinking, and tackling his astonishingly radical theology and controversial beliefs, Rob Iliffe paints a picture of an extremely complex man - who we now know devoted more time to the study of alchemy and theology than to rational science - and whose beliefs had a huge impact on Europe's political, intellectual, and religious landscape."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Contents |
A national man -- Playing philosophically -- The marvellous years -- The censorious multitude -- A true hermetic philosopher -- One of God's chosen few -- The divine book -- In the city -- Lord and master of all -- Centaurs and other animals. |
| Subject |
Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727.
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Physicists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
0199298033 paperback |
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9780199298037 paperback |
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