Revolutionary Science: Transformation and Turmoil in the Age of the Guillotine

Every section provides a richly informative guide to the history of a different scientific subject.

An ingenious guidebook to the scientific past of Paris, written in lucid, erudite prose.

A wonderful read.

With typical wit and easy storytelling, Jones makes his mark as a popular science historian.

Jones fashions an elegant, somewhat meandering, and never dull narrative about the rich contributions by Age of Enlightenment-era French scientists who were encouraged by the wobbly state and monarchy to come up with solutions to mankind's many problems. A passionately presented book that offers sparkling tangents for further study.

A sparkling scientific history. A fine homage to the evolution of game-changing science, born in the City of Light.

Jones' work highlights the crucible of scientific thought that was turn-of-the-18th-century France and all the places it has led human civilization.

An erudite mixture of science and history. Jones's style is engaging and accessible.

This well-written work covers an interesting, tragic, and dreadful period in France. A terrific background for any individual interested in the scientific events of this period. Highly recommended.