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We live in a world transformed by scientific discovery. Yet today science and its practitioners have come under political attack. In this fascinating history spanning continents and centuries, historian David Wootton offers a lively defense of science, revealing why the Scientific Revolution was truly the greatest event in our history. The Invention of Science goes back 500 years in time to chronicle this crucial transformation, exploring the factors that led to its birth and the people who made it happen.

Step into the dramatic history of science, where radical ideas battled religious authority to birth the modern world. Perfect for an engaging commute, this gripping narrative transforms historical dates into a high-stakes struggle for objective truth. Experience an intellectual paradigm shift as...