Boydell Press, Date: 1995. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 477 Pages. 1995. Boydell Press ISBN 085115395X 9780851153957 [CA]

Woodbridge : Boydell Press, Date: 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xvi, 461 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 433-448) and index. Contents: pt. 1. The 1660s in Context. 1. The Scientific Context. 2. The Political Context. 3. The Context of Patronage -- pt. 2. The Foundation of the Academie des Sciences and its First Members. 4. Colbert and the Foundation of the Academie in 1666. 5. The Founder Members of the Academie des Sciences: Those with Backgrounds in Law. 6. Roberval and Duclos. 7. The Majority: Academicians in their Forties. 8. The Eleves. 9. The Founder Members in Retrospect -- pt. 3. Members of the Academie, 1666-1698. 10. The Early Years of the Academie. 11. The Members Appointed 1669-1698: the period to 1683. 12. Dynasticism in the Academie: the La Hire Family. 13. The Members Appointed by Louvois, 1683-1691. 14. Pontchartrain and Membership to 1698: the First Phase: Bignon, Homberg and Tournefort. 15. Pontchartrain and Membership to 1698: the Second Phase. 16. The Formation, Social Status and Mentality of an Academician, 1666-1699 -- pt. 4. The Reform of 1699.Subjects: Académie des sciences (France) Members Social conditions History. Académie des sciences (France)Académie des sciences.Academie des ...

Aldershot,: The Boydell Press, Date: 1995. First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good. 1995. The Boydell Press ISBN 085115395X 9780851153957 [GB]