The System of the World
Neal Stephenson
Discover an epic historical saga that brings together alchemists, philosophers, mathematicians, spies, thieves, pirates, and royalty in the early 18th century. Follow Daniel Waterhouse, an unassuming philosopher, as he returns to England and gets caught up in a dangerous and revolutionary society. Will he and Isaac Newton figure out who's trying to kill the scientists and decipher the legendary King Solomon's gold? Richly researched, full of adventure, intrigue, and romance, this book is worth its weight in gold.
Дата публикации
2005-09-06T00:00:00.000Z
2005-09-06T00:00:00.000Z
впервые опубликовано в 2004
Рейтинг Goodreads
4.33
ISBN
9780060750862
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Were I to teach a course on the history of science, this series would be required reading. – источник