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Newton and the counterfeiter
Thomas Levenson · 2009 · 318 pages
Counterfeits and counterfeitingHistoryNewton, isaac, sir, 1642-172715.70 history of Europe30.01 history of the exact sciencesCurrency system
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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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