Sir Isaac Newton (December 25, 1642 - March 20, 1726/27) was an English physicist and mathematician who is widely recognised as one of the most influential scientists of all time and a key figure in the scientific revolution. In this original, sweeping, and intimate biography, Gleick moves between a comprehensive historical portrait and a dramatic focus on Newton's significant letters and unpublished notebooks to illuminate the real importance of his work. This new work by one of this century's most eminent Newtonian scholars - Rupert Hall - brings together for the first time the early eighteenth century biographical notices of Sir Isaac Newton. Sir Isaac Newton changed the world with his many discoveries and inventions about mathematics, science, optics, and physics. The story carries the reader from Newton's unremarkable childhood to his awkward undergraduate days at Cambridge through the astonishing year in which, working alone, he laid the foundation for his system of the world, his Principia ... Tells the story of how Isaac Newton developed the laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. Written in graphic-novel format. Opening with an informative foreword by the bestselling author of The Body Bill Bryson, the book is then divided into two parts: a biographical essay that provides a concise overview of Newton's life, upbringing, education and achievements; ... This volume, dedicated to his life and work, goes beyond the biography of a great, and sometimes controversial, man. It also addresses the lives of others who influenced and were influenced by his findings. Traces the life of the seventeenth century English physicist, describes his education, and looks at his accomplishments related to color, gravity, force and motion A biography of the seventeenth-century English scientist who developed the theory of gravity, discovered the secrets of light and color, and formulated the system of calculus. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book discusses Newton's three laws of motion and provides readers with biographical information relevant to his scientific and mathematical discoveries. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Presents Newton's investigations into the nature of color and refraction and describes his theory that sunlight is made up of rays of different colors In all, there are eight volumes in this present edition. Translations of papers in Latin face the original text and notes are printed on the page-openings to which they refer, so far as possible. "This book traces the life of Isaac Newton, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the work on gravity and light for which he is best known. A portrait of Isaac Newton and the times in which he lived captures his life as an authentic genius with all too human faults and reflects on the lasting legacy of his scientific discoveries. Isaac Newton is considered one of the greatest scientists who ever lived. Highlights the life and career of the genius physicist, discussing his childhood years, his time at Cambridge, and his landmark book, known as the "Principia." Presents a biography of Isaac Newton, a celebrated genius of his time who invented calculus and gave a scientific explanation of gravity, but also tried to destroy other scientists who questioned his work. THE manner, in which Sir Isaac Newton has published his philosophical discoveries, occasions them to lie very much concealed from all, who have not made the mathematics particularly their study. Newton's Notebook is a biography of the great man, but a biography with a difference. Isaac Newton is best known for his theories of motion and gravitation. Isaac Newton is regularly given the title of greatest scientist of all time, and in this biography we delve into how one quiet, 'difficult' farmers son, revolutionized the way we look at the universe. This is a fascinating character study of an astounding genius and--if truth be told--an almighty asshole as well.