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Newton and the Counterfeiter: The Unknown Detective Career of the World's Greatest Scientist. Thomas Levenson | Thomas Levenson, Levenson

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Already famous for his theories of planetary motion and gravity, Isaac Newton decided to take on the job of running the Royal Mint. This brought Newton into conflict with William Chaloner, a counterfeiter who faked coins. Set in late 17th-century London, this title challenges our perceptions of Britain's greatest scientist.

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Newton and the Counterfeiter: The Unknown Detective Career of the World's Greatest Scientist. Thomas Levenson | Thomas Levenson, Levenson

readordierachel I suppose an execution was entertainment back then, so the executed were celebrities in their way. I'd prefer to be drunk for that too. 5y

vivastory @readordierachel Same here! 5y

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Newton and the Counterfeiter: The Unknown Detective Career of the World's Greatest Scientist. Thomas Levenson | Thomas Levenson, Levenson

batsy This sounds fascinating. I wasn't aware of this aspect of his life. Are you liking it? 5y

vivastory @batsy I wasn't aware of it either. It's a really interesting read, I definitely recommend. 5y

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