Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 0259577014 ISBN 13: 9780259577010
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book leads us on a journey through the history of natural and physical sciences from the fall of the Roman Empire to the late Middle Ages - a period of relative stagnation for scientific advancements in Europe. While the Roman Empire crumbled, science flourished in other regions, such as the Byzantine Empire and among Arab scholars, who preserved and expanded upon ancient knowledge through meticulous studies and observations. The book explores the transmission of scientific ideas across cultures and shows how the foundations of our modern scientific understanding were gradually laid. From the groundbreaking work of scientists like Al-Khwarizmi, who developed algebra, to the rediscovery of Greek and Arabic texts during the Renaissance, the author paints a captivating picture of scientific progress amidst social and political turmoil. By examining the challenges and milestones of science's past, this book sheds light on its profound impact on our present-day understanding of the world around us. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0259577014 ISBN 13: 9780259577010
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0259577014 ISBN 13: 9780259577010
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.