White, Michael
Leonardo da Vinci : The First Scientist
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349112749
- author:
- White, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 370
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Leonardo da Vinci: A New Perspective on Science. This biography and study re-examines Leonardo's life and work as a scientist and engineer. It reveals how his manuscripts and notebooks were lost during his lifetime, affecting the progress of science. The book also explores his scientific contributions, which predated many famous figures of the 16th and 17th centuries. A closer look at Leonardo's legacy is provided, examining what he achieved in science and how his work can be viewed through modern eyes. This fresh perspective sheds new light on one of history's most fascinating figures.
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