The Curious Life of Robert Hooke

The Curious Life of Robert Hooke
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Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Total Pages : 450
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ISBN-10 : 9780007151752
ISBN-13 : 0007151756
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Book Synopsis The Curious Life of Robert Hooke by : Lisa Jardine

Download or read book The Curious Life of Robert Hooke written by Lisa Jardine and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2004 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of a largely forgotten, maverick - a major figure in the 17th century cultural and scientific revolutions. Lisa Jardine places Robert Hooke in the historical and intellectual context of his time, she examines his vast width of interests, achievements and his many influential friends.


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