A History of Science — Volume 2 by Williams and Williams
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"A History of Science — Volume 2" by Henry Smith Williams and Edward H. Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the evolution of scientific thought and discoveries from the decline of the Roman Empire to the mid-18th century. This volume particularly emphasizes the transition from antiquity through the Middle Ages and into the beginnings of modern science, examining major scientific figures and theories that shaped
the understanding of the natural world, including the works of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton. At the start of this volume, the authors address the challenges of summarizing scientific progress across such an extensive period while maintaining both chronological and topical coherence. They introduce the concept of a distinct "Dark Age" where original scientific inquiry was largely absent, primarily due to the domination of ecclesiastical thought and economic stagnation. Through the lens of medieval science, they highlight both the stasis in Western Europe and the advancements in the Arab world, where scholars preserved and expanded upon Greek knowledge, paving the way for later European scientific breakthroughs. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of significant scientific theories and the context of their development throughout subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Williams, Henry Smith, 1863-1943 |
|---|---|
| Author | Williams, Edward Huntington, 1868-1944 |
| Title | A History of Science — Volume 2 |
| Note | Volume 2: The beginnings of modern science |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1706 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 890 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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