The Clockwork Universe: Isaac Newton, the Royal Society, and the Birth of the Modern World - Hardcover

"[Dolnick] offers penetrating portraits of the geniuses of the day . . . who offer fertile ground for entertaining writing. [He] has an eye for vivid details in aid of historical recreation, and an affection for his subjects . . . [An] informative read."--"Publishers Weekly"

"A lively account of early science. . . . Colorful, entertainingly written and nicely paced."--"Kirkus Reviews"

"An engrossing read."--"Library Journal"

"A character-rich, historical narrative."--"Wall Street Journal"

"Dolnick's book is lively and the characters are vivid."--"New York Times Book Review"

"Edward Dolnick's smoothly written history of the scientific revolution tells the stories of the key players and events that transformed society."--"Charlotte Observer"

A 350th anniversary tribute to the Royal Society documents the work of late 17th-century scientific geniuses who in spite of period ignorance forged lasting understandings about the organization of the universe. By the best-selling author of The Forger’s Spell. 30,000 first printing.