Herbert Butterfield suggested that the Scientific Revolution was the most significant event since the rise of Christianity, reducing 'the Renaissance and the Reformation to the rank of mere episodes'. This study provides a brief survey and guide to the most important aspects of the Scientific Revolution. Taking account of the latest developments in our understanding of this aspect of European history, it is an invaluable guide for students and other interested readers.
- ISBN10 1280219742
- ISBN13 9781280219740
- Publish Date 1 January 2001 (first published 21 April 1997)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 25 February 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Palgrave MacMillan
- Edition 2nd Revised ed.
- Format eBook
- Pages 160
- Language English