Scientists from Pythagoras to Hubble

By Anoop Verma

4^th Edition 2026

ISBN: 81-9864-014-2

Pages: 232

Binding: Paperback

ISBN: 9788198640147

About the Book

Scientists from Pythagoras to Hubble offers an illuminating account of the lives, ideas, and achievements of thirty eminent scientists whose discoveries and inventions have profoundly influenced the course of human civilisation. Spanning two millennia, the book traces the evolution of scientific thought from the ancient world of Pythagoras, Hippocrates, Euclid, and Archimedes to the revolutionary contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Marconi, Einstein, Hubble, and many others.

Each chapter presents a concise account of the scientist's life, the historical and intellectual setting in which the ideas emerged, and the significance of the discoveries that transformed our understanding of the natural world. Written in a lucid and easy-to-understand style, the book explains complex scientific ideas with clarity while preserving their intellectual richness.

Suitable for students and general readers alike, the book provides an engaging introduction to some of the greatest scientific minds. It also serves as a valuable source of ideas and examples for writing essays, discussions, and further exploration of the history of science.

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