The Story of Science: From Antiquity to the Present (Ullmann Compact Knowledge) - Hardcover

Experience the creation and evolution of these thrilling disciplines during an exciting journey around the world. The Story of Science is a chronological depiction of the most important topics, featuring over 150 full-colour illustrations with detailed explanations, timelines and maps. Highlights include the history of the four main disciplines; Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology. The Ancient Biology chapter also considers biology in ancient Roman and Greek civilisations. Key scientists of each discipline are discussed in reference to their contribution to the field, ensuring that the chronology of the book considers both key ideas and those who developed them. The full colour illustrations, recording visually some of the most important work in each field, are included in line with each section to enhance understanding. The book also contains a detailed index of topics and names for easy reference.