England's Leonardo

The biography explores Robert Hooke's diverse contributions beyond his well-known law of springs, delving into his work in combustion microscopy, gravitation, and architecture. It traces his journey from the Isle of Wight to Oxford, highlighting his role in the founding of the Royal Society. Organized by his research fields—Physiology, Engineering, Microscopy, Astronomy, Geology, and Optics—the book culminates in an analysis of Hooke's enduring legacy and influence on the scientific community.