This series offers a captivating journey through the evolution of scientific thought and discovery across civilizations. Through richly illustrated volumes, it guides readers through pivotal moments of scientific revolutions, introducing the influential figures who shaped our understanding of the cosmos. It is an engaging narrative of human curiosity and the relentless pursuit of knowledge, spanning from ancient origins to modern technologies. The series expertly blends history, science, and visual art for a comprehensive and accessible exploration.
Author Colin Ronan, a specialist in the history and philosophy of science, was educated in Oxfordshire and served in the British Army from 1940 to 1946. This highly rated history of the World's Science is one of forty books he published on science and astronomy.