Leonardo da Vinci : The First Scientist

This book is both a revelatory biography and an accessible study of Leonardo's life and multi-faceted work as a scientist and engineer. It covers all aspects of the man's life but is also a re-interpretation of the voluminous evidence to paint an original picture of Leonardo da Vinci not only as the archetypal polymath, but as the first true scientist. Topics include:
* A detailed investigation of how Leonardo's manuscripts and notebooks were lost to the world and kept secret during his own lifetime and how this altered the progress of science.
* A thorough analysis of his work as a scientist and how he predated many of the great figures of the 16th and 17th centuries, including Galileo, Kepler, William Harvey, Francis Bacon and Isaac Newton.
* Leonardo's legacy -- what did Leonardo leave in his notebooks and how may they be viewed in the light of modern scientific understanding? What did he achieve in science?

Title - Leonardo da Vinci : The First Scientist

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Author - Michael White

ISBN 13 - 9780349112749

Imprint - Abacus

Publisher - Little, Brown Book Group

Date Published - 04/01/2001

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 134 x 196 x 26mm

Weight - 264 g

Languages - English