Isaac Newton: Eighteenth-century Perspectives [Hardcover]

A. Rupert Hall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 18, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0198503644 | ISBN-13: 978-0198503644

For the first time, the early eighteenth century biographical notices of Sir Isaac Newton have been compiled into one convenient volume. Eminent Newtonian scholar Rupert Hall brings together the five biographies on Newton from this period and includes commentary on each translation. The centerpiece of the volume is a new translation of Paolo Frisi's 1778 biography, which was the first such work on Newton ever published. This comprehensive work also includes the biographies of Newton by Fontenelle (1727), Thomas Birch (1738), Charles Hutton (1795), and John Conduitt, as well as a bibliography of Newton's works. This book is a valuable addition to the works on Newton and will be of extreme interest to historians of science, Newtonian scholars, and general readers with an interest in the history of one of the world's greatest scientific geniuses.

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Professor A Rupert Hall, 14 Ball Lane, Tackley, Oxon OX5 3AG

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (February 18, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198503644
• ISBN-13: 978-0198503644
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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