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Newton and the counterfeiter

the unknown detective career of the world's greatest scientist

by Thomas Levenson

2009 318 pages eng ★ 3.5 (4 ratings)

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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