This series delves into the lives and work of the scientific minds who shaped our world. Each volume offers an in-depth look at the biographies of pivotal scientists, exploring their breakthroughs and personal struggles. Discover the inspiring stories of engineers, mathematicians, and physicists who pushed the boundaries of knowledge. It's a celebration of human intellect and perseverance in the pursuit of scientific understanding.
Isaac Newton, a volume in the ongoing Oxford Portraits in Science series, explores the life of the famed English mathematician and natural philosopher considered by many to be the greatest scientist that ever lived. Readers will learn about Newton's greatest accomplishments, such as the discoveries of gravity and the color spectrum and the development of calculus.
This book, part of the "Oxford's Lives and Legacies" series, offers a portrait of Isaac Newton and his era, highlighting his later role as master of the mint in London, where he successfully convicted William Chaloner, and his presidency of the Royal Society.