| Description |
xii, 318 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [292]-301) and index. |
| Contents |
"Let Newton be" -- Learning to think -- A rogue's progress -- Passions -- The new warden -- Skirmishes -- Newton and the counterfeiter -- "He could not calculate the madness of the people." |
| Summary |
Reveals the seventeenth-century scientist's lesser-known historical contributions as a Warden for the king's mint in London, a career that was marked by the underworld dealings of master counterfeiter, William Chaloner. |
| Subject |
Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727.
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Chaloner, William.
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Counterfeits and counterfeiting -- England -- History -- 17th century.
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| ISBN |
9780151012787 |
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0151012784 |
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