Title: Newton and the counterfeiter
Subtitle: the unknown detective career of the world's greatest scientist
First published: 2009
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.
Subjects: Counterfeits and counterfeiting, History, Newton, isaac, sir, 1642-1727, 15.70 history of Europe, 30.01 history of the exact sciences, Currency system, Royal Mint, Scientists, Counterfeiting, Biography, History, 17th Century
Places: England
People: William Chaloner, Isaac Newton Sir (1642-1727)
Time periods: 17th century
LC classification: Q143.N495 L48 2009