Science city : craft, commerce and curiosity in London, 1550-1800 /
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. Home to the world-famous Royal Society, which boasts membership from figures such as Francis Bacon and Isaac N...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Scala Arts and Heritage Publishers Ltd in association with the Science Museum,
2019.
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| 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. Home to the world-famous Royal Society, which boasts membership from figures such as Francis Bacon and Isaac Newton, London encouraged and facilitated scientific expansion. 'Science City' explores London as a world-leading nexus of administration for ambitious scientific projects, as well as a place to obtain exceptional scientific equipment. The story of the city is richly illustrated with objects, artefacts and maps, many of which are from the Science Museum's extraordinary collection of scientific and mathematical instruments. 'Science City' is published to accompany a new gallery at the Science Museum, scheduled to open in the autumn of 2019. |
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| Item Description: | Published to accompany the exhibition held at the Science Museum, London, 2019. |
| Physical Description: | 180 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1785512048 9781785512049 |