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Newton and the counterfeiter

by Thomas Levenson

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First published: 2009 1 language ISBN: 9780571265756
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Already famous throughout Europe for his theories of planetary motion and gravity, Isaac Newton decided to take on the job of running the Royal Mint. This is a compelling book about crime, science and money, and transforms our image of Britain's greatest scientist.
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Counterfeits and counterfeiting History Newton, isaac, sir, 1642-1727 15.70 history of Europe 30.01 history of the exact sciences Currency system Royal Mint Scientists Counterfeiting Biography

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