Newton and the counterfeiter

the unknown detective career of the world's greatest scientist

by Thomas Levenson

English language

Published Dec. 22, 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

ISBN:: 978-0-15-101278-7

(1 review)

Already famous throughout Europe for his theories of planetary motion and gravity, Isaac Newton decided to take on the job of running the Royal Mint. This is a compelling book about crime, science and money, and transforms our image of Britain's greatest scientist.

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4 stars

Compelling, easy reading, builds up well and then ends all too suddenly. Could have done with a bit more information about the rest of Newton’s life after he gets the counterfeiter.

Subjects

Newton, Isaac, -- Sir, -- 1642-1727
Chaloner, William
Counterfeits and counterfeiting -- England -- History -- 17th century