An edition of Newton and the counterfeiter (2009)
Newton and the Counterfeiter
The Unknown Detective Career of the World's Greatest Scientist
By Thomas Levenson
Publish Date
2010
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Language
eng
Pages
318
Description:
Already famous throughout Europe for his theories of planetary motion and gravity, Isaac Newton decided to take on the job of running the Royal Mint. This is a compelling book about crime, science and money, and transforms our image of Britain's greatest scientist.
subjects: Counterfeits and counterfeiting, History, Newton, isaac, sir, 1642-1727, 15.70 history of Europe, 30.01 history of the exact sciences, Currency system, Royal Mint, Scientists, Counterfeiting, Biography, History, 17th Century
People: William Chaloner, Isaac Newton Sir (1642-1727)
Places: England
Times: 17th century