Pierre Simon Laplace, 1749-1827
| Author | : Roger Hahn |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 326 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0674018923 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780674018921 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (921 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Pierre Simon Laplace, 1749-1827 by : Roger Hahn
Download or read book Pierre Simon Laplace, 1749-1827 written by Roger Hahn and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often called the Newton of France, Pierre Simon Laplace has been called the greatest scientist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In this compact biography, Hahn illuminates the man in his historical setting. This book reflects a lifetime of thinking and research on a singularly important figure in the annals of Enlightenment science.
