Robinson, Andrew

The Last Man who Knew Everything: Thomas Young

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ISBN 13:: 9781805110187
author:: Robinson, Andrew
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Open Book Publishers
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 298
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Science & Technology, History,
Condition:: New
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£30.22

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Thomas Young: A Life of Unbridled Pursuit of Knowledge This biography offers a long-overdue examination of Thomas Young, a polymath whose groundbreaking work in physics, medicine, and Egyptology was met with ridicule and rejection. Despite this, Young persevered, driven by an insatiable curiosity for knowledge. From challenging the theories of Isaac Newton to deciphering the Rosetta Stone, Young's contributions to science were profound and far-reaching. This fascinating story reveals a man who cared little for fame or recognition, but was instead motivated by the joy of discovery. With new forewords and a postscript, this biography returns Young to his rightful place among the great scientific thinkers of history.

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