Science City
craft, commerce and curiosity in london 1550-1800
$78.27
- Hardcover
176 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2019
Summary
Many cities around the world could claim to have a rich scientific history. However, between 1550 and 1800, London fostered its very own particular brand of scientific enquiry and practice. Science City explores how science shaped London, and London shaped science, as Britain’s new capital grew to become a powerful world city, a nexus of administration for ambitious scientific projects and a place to obtain exceptional scientific equipment. This richly illustrated book accompanies Science Cit…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781785512049 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1785512048 |
| Author: | Alexandra Rose, Jane Desborough |
| Publisher: | Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2019 |
| Weight: | 648g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 160mm |
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About The Author
Alexandra Rose
Alexandra Rose is the Curator of Earth Sciences at the Science Museum.Jane Desborough is the Curator of Scientific Instruments.
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