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The discovery of dynamics.
This highly acclaimed study tells an absorbing story. It spans over 2000 years, from the development of ancient astronomy through to Newton's discovery of universal gravitation and the laws of motion. It has no rival, either in depth of treatment or vitality of presentation. The revolutionary developments that led to the modern view of the world are examined from a deep philosophical perspective. The book was originally published in 1989 as Absolute or Relative Motion? Volume 1, The Discovery of Dynamics.
This highly acclaimed study tells an absorbing story. It spans over 2000 years, from the development of ancient astronomy through to Newton's discovery of universal gravitation and the laws of motion. It has no rival, either in depth of treatment or vitality of presentation. The revolutionary developments that led to the modern view of the world are examined from a deep philosophical perspective. The book was originally published in 1989 as Absolute or Relative Motion? Volume 1, The Discovery of Dynamics.
