Newton and the Counterfeiter: The Unknown Detective Career of the World's Greatest Scientist, (Paperback)

from LynnB

This is a very interesting book at Sir Issac Newton's career as Warden, then Master, of the Mint in the late 1600s. The author has obviously researched his subject very well, and provides lots of information about court proceedings, the monetary system and other aspect on life in London at the ti...

from jamespurcell

Can a book about Isaac Newton and his time as the Warden of the British Mint be a page truning mystery. The answer is a definite, yes. Starting with his early days and using his deveopment of ideas for the Principia as a stepping off point, Thomas Levenson has written a concise but excellent book...

from jamespurcell

Can a book about Isaac Newton and his time as the Warden of the British Mint be a page truning mystery. The answer is a definite, yes. Starting with his early days and using his deveopment of ideas for the Principia as a stepping off point, Thomas Levenson has written a concise but excellent book...

from pratalife

I must say I was left a little disappointed after the initial excitement when I first picked up "Newton and the Counterfeiter".Educational - yes. Levenson has certainly done his research on this little know aspect of Newton's career. Indeed, the book provides a very good biography covering the wh...

from pratalife

I must say I was left a little disappointed after the initial excitement when I first picked up "Newton and the Counterfeiter".Educational - yes. Levenson has certainly done his research on this little know aspect of Newton's career. Indeed, the book provides a very good biography covering the wh...