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Description
The History of the Royal Society is a book written by Thomas Sprat, which provides a comprehensive account of the formation and development of the Royal Society from its inception in the 17th century. The Royal Society was a group of scientists and scholars who aimed to advance knowledge and understanding in various fields, including mathematics, physics, and natural history. Sprat's book covers the early years of the Royal Society, including its founding members, its scientific achievements, and its impact on society. He also discusses the challenges and controversies that the society faced during its early years, such as conflicts with the Church and accusations of promoting atheism. The book also delves into the scientific discoveries and breakthroughs made by the Royal Society, including the development of the scientific method, the discovery of new species, and advancements in astronomy and medicine. Sprat also highlights the contributions of notable members of the society, such as Isaac Newton and Robert Boyle. Overall, The History of the Royal Society is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the birth of modern science and the role that the Royal Society played in shaping the scientific landscape of the 17th and 18th centuries.1667. For improving the natural knowledge; containing the history of the institution, design and progress of the Royal Society of London for the advancement of experimental philosophy; experiments of the recoiling of guns; method for making a history of the weather; a proposal for making wine; an apparatus to the history of the common practices of dying; and many more interesting topics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Auteur(s) :
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 462
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781162578729
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 210 mm x 279 mm
- Poids :
- 1029 g
