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The Man Who Knew Too Much: The Inventive Life of Robert Hooke, 1635 - 1703
by: Stephen Inwood

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Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 509
EAN: 9780330488297
ISBN: 0330488295
Label: Pan Books
Manufacturer: Pan Books
Number Of Pages: 512
Publication Date: August 15, 2003
Publisher: Pan Books
Studio: Pan Books
Sales Rank: 277584

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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great insight into life in Hooke's time
Found it is great introduction to what life was like for a great scientist at a most interesting time in the history of England, London and science. Covers Hooke's role in the rebuilding of London after the great fire, his work for the Royal (and not so Royal during the republican period) Society.

Relatively easy reading, and I keep find I'm referring back to things I read in this book. A book I wouldn't have bought for myself, but thoroughly enjoyed it.


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Interesting subject
Clearly there's a lot people don't know about Hooke or this book would never have been written. A lot is made of his bad character, but what seems to come out is his pride in his ability, and the many friends he did make who stayed with him throughout his life.

It's an interesting story and the book holds your interest, although the timelines do jump about a bit which can be confusing. There's not a lot of science in it, and it focusses much more on Hooke the person. There's some interesting details on life in 17th century London too.

Overall, a good read.

 



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