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This is one of the most important books to appear in the history of early modern science. Moving into an uncharted field, namely mathematics and the turn toward infinitesimals, Alexander develops a controversial argument--and that is a tribute to its originality. This is a work of singular importance that will be discussed for years to come. --Margaret C. Jacob, University of California, Los Angeles

This is one of the most important books to appear in the history of early modern science. Moving into an uncharted field, namely mathematics and the turn toward infinitesimals, Alexander develops a controversial argument--and that is a tribute to its originality. This is a work of singular importance that will be discussed for years to come. --Margaret C. Jacob, University of California, Los Angeles A short review cannot do justice to this exceptional, seminal work. Through meticulous interpretation of the writings of mainly English authors from the age of discovery, Alexander develops a new and illuminating perspective on the maritime, mathematical, and scientific explorations of that age...An invaluable work. --CHOICE

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Amir Alexander has taught history, philosophy, and the history of Science at Stanford University and the University of California, Los Angeles.

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