The Life of Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton was indisputably one of the greatest scientists in history. His achievements in mathematics and physics marked the culmination of the movement that brought modern science into being. Richard Westfall''s biography captures in engaging detail both his private life and scientific career presenting a complex picture of Newton the man and as scientist philosopher theologian alchemist public figure President of the Royal Society and Warden of the Royal Mint. An abridged version of his magisterial study Never at Rest (Cambridge 1980) this concise biography makes Westfall''s highly acclaimed portrait of Newton newly accessible to general readers.