The Giants of British Astronomy - The Lives and Discoveries of Newton, Halley, Flamsteed, The Herschel Family and the Earl of Rosse - Including Biographical Poems by Alfred Noyes

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Focusing on the Enlightenment, this collection of biographies delves into the lives of influential figures who advanced scientific thought beyond superstition. While Isaac Newton is often recognized as a pivotal figure, the book highlights a diverse array of men and women who contributed to shaping our understanding of the universe. Through their stories, readers gain insight into the revolutionary ideas and discoveries that defined this transformative era in history.