9780282801335 - Dissertation Third, Exhibiting a General View of the Progress of Chemical Philosophy, From the Early Ages to the End of the Eighteenth Century (Classic Reprint) de ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth look at the growth of chemistry as an experimental science, tracing its evolution from the mystical alchemy of the Middle Ages to the groundbreaking theories of the 18th century. The author places the subject firmly within its historical context, exploring the influence of figures like Roger Bacon and Paracelsus. Thematic discussions include a detailed analysis of the four-element theory of the ancients and the ideas of combustion put forward by Becher and Stahl. The book concludes with an examination of the contributions made by Boyle, Hooke, and Newton, highlighting how their work set the stage for the scientific revolution of the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.