Newton and the Counterfeiter
Subtitle: The Unknown Detective Career of the World's Greatest Scientist
By: Thomas Levenson
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 318
ISBN-13: 9780571229932; 9780571229925
Subjects: 15.70 history of Europe; 30.01 history of the exact sciences; Currency system; Royal Mint; Scientists; Counterfeiting; Counterfeits and counterfeiting; Biography; History
Description: 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.
Notes: Originally published: 2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.