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The Jewel house : Elizabethan London and the scientific revolution / Deborah E. Harkness.
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Author
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Date published
2007
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Publisher
New Haven, [Conn.] ; London : Yale University Press, c2007.
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Subject
Science England London History 16th century
Natural history England London History 16th century
Science, Renaissance
London (England) Social conditions 16th century.
London (England) Social life and customs 16th century.
London (England) Intellectual life 16th century.
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Accession number
83433643
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Class
Reading Room - 87.7/HAR
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ISBN
9780300143164 (pbk.), 0300143168 (pbk.)
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Language
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Physical description
xviii, 349 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Bibliography, etc. note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-329) and index. Summary, etc: Harkness examines six episodes of scientific enquiry and dispute in 16th century London, bringing to life individuals involved and the challenges they faced.