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In this groundbreaking work, physicist Jacob Appel and engineer Poul La Cour examine the historical development of our understanding of the physical world. From ancient theories of motion to the breakthroughs of the Renaissance, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of the field. Volume 1 covers the period from antiquity to the 17th century.
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