Science city : craft, commerce and curiosity in London 1550-1800 / Alexandra Rose and Jane Desborough ; with contributions from Rebekah Higgitt [and three others].

Many cities around the world could claim to have a rich scientific history. However, between 1550 and 1800, London fostered its very own particular brand of scientific enquiry and practice. Home to the world-famous Royal Society - which boasts membership from figures such as Francis Bacon and Isaac...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rose, Alexandra, 1946- (Author)
Desborough, Jane (Author)
Corporate Author: Science Museum (Great Britain) (Host institution)
Language:English
Published: London : Scala Arts and Heritage Publishers Ltd, in association with the Science Museum, 2019.
Subjects:
Science > England > London > History > Exhibitions.
Science > England > London > History > 16th century > Exhibitions.
Science > England > London > History > 17th century > Exhibitions.
Science > England > London > History > 18th century > Exhibitions.
Science.
England > London.
1500-1799
Exhibition catalogs.
History.
Genre:
Exhibitions.
Exhibition catalogs.
History.
Physical Description:180 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Format: Book

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