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The Jewel House
Author: Deborah E. Harkness
Soft cover - excellent condition.
The Jewel House: Elizabethan London and the Scientific Revolution by Deborah E. Harkness explores the vibrant intellectual culture of Elizabethan London, focusing on how everyday citizens, not just elite scholars, contributed to early modern science. Harkness delves into the lives of tradespeople, artisans, and other ordinary individuals who engaged in scientific inquiry, experimentation, and the exchange of knowledge. She highlights how this collective curiosity and collaboration helped lay the foundations for the scientific revolution. The book emphasizes the role of London's bustling urban environment in fostering scientific innovation and discovery during the late 16th century.
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