The fellowship : the story of a revolution /
Gribbin, John R.
The fellowship : the story of a revolution / - London : Allen Lane, 2005. - xiv, 335 p. : ill. , ports. ; 24 cm. - Allen Lane science .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-322) and index.
Seventeenth century England was a land ruled by supposition, superstition and magic - but thanks to the founding of the Royal Society, a revolution was about to begin which would change the face of the world forever. John Gribbin explores the lives of Gilbert, Bacon and Harvey, whose beliefs have shaped much of modern science.
0713997451 (cased) 9780713997453: £20.00 0713999101 (pbk.)
Royal Society (Great Britain)--History--17th century.
Scientists--Great Britain--Biography.
Science--History--Great Britain--17th century.
Great Britain--Civilization--17th century.
509.2241 / GRI
The fellowship : the story of a revolution / - London : Allen Lane, 2005. - xiv, 335 p. : ill. , ports. ; 24 cm. - Allen Lane science .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-322) and index.
Seventeenth century England was a land ruled by supposition, superstition and magic - but thanks to the founding of the Royal Society, a revolution was about to begin which would change the face of the world forever. John Gribbin explores the lives of Gilbert, Bacon and Harvey, whose beliefs have shaped much of modern science.
0713997451 (cased) 9780713997453: £20.00 0713999101 (pbk.)
Royal Society (Great Britain)--History--17th century.
Scientists--Great Britain--Biography.
Science--History--Great Britain--17th century.
Great Britain--Civilization--17th century.
509.2241 / GRI