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Dutch Light

Christiaan Huygens and the Making of Science in Europe

Hugh Aldersey-Williams
Huygens, the 17th-century Dutch mathematician, physicist, astronomer and polymath was a key figure in the birth of science. Hugh Aldersey-Williams’ biography describes his life and achievements, including the discovery of light waves and the rings of Saturn, and invention of the pendulum clock.
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Picador
  • Year: 2020
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 554pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 240x160mm
  • ISBN: 9781509893317
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.8kg
Product code:
531639
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