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"The History of Science" takes you through the key role science has played in helping us understand the world, improving our lives, and driving progress. From early observations in prehistoric times to modern advancements in physics, genetics, and artificial intelligence, this book tells the story of how scientific knowledge has grown over time.Readers will learn about the achievements of ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China, as well as the early Greek contributions of Thales, Pythagoras, and Aristotle. The book covers advancements during the Hellenistic…mehr

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"The History of Science" takes you through the key role science has played in helping us understand the world, improving our lives, and driving progress. From early observations in prehistoric times to modern advancements in physics, genetics, and artificial intelligence, this book tells the story of how scientific knowledge has grown over time.Readers will learn about the achievements of ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China, as well as the early Greek contributions of Thales, Pythagoras, and Aristotle. The book covers advancements during the Hellenistic period by Euclid and Archimedes, Roman contributions to building and medicine, and how classical knowledge was saved by Byzantine, Islamic, and monastic scholars.This book dives into the Islamic Golden Age, highlighting the work of Al-Khwarizmi, Ibn Sina, and Alhazen. It covers the Carolingian Renaissance, the mixing of Greek and Islamic science by scholars like Thomas Aquinas and Roger Bacon, and the growth of natural philosophy in medieval universities. The Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution are brought to life through the work of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton, along with the creation of the scientific method by Francis Bacon and René Descartes."The History of Science" looks at the role of science in the Enlightenment, advancements in chemistry, biology, and physics by Boyle, Lavoisier, and Linnaeus, and the start of scientific societies. The impact of the Industrial Revolution is shown through the contributions of Watt, Faraday, and Maxwell, and the beginning of modern chemistry with Mendeleev's periodic table.
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Hi, I'm Auke, and I'm part of Skriuwer, a global community dedicated to creating inspiring and educational books. This project is special to me because it supports the Frisian language, which is close to my heart. With deep roots in Frisian culture, I believe language is vital for preserving our history and identity. That's why all profits from book sales will go to De Fryske Wrâld, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping Frisian alive and thriving. By purchasing these books, you're not just enjoying a great read-you're also supporting a cause that matters to many. Thank you for helping preserve the beauty of the Frisian language. Let's keep it alive together!