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Newton and the counterfeiter by Thomas Levenson · Booklabria

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Newton and the counterfeiter

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First published: 2009
Language: English
Editions: 6

Synopsis

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: History
Biography
Scientists
15.70 history of Europe
Counterfeits and counterfeiting
Newton, isaac, sir, 1642-1727
Set in: England
Time: 17th Century
Characters: Isaac Newton Sir

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