Pierre-Simon Laplace, 1749-1827

Pierre-Simon Laplace was among the most influential scientists in history. This volume traces the development of Laplace's research programme and of his partici... » 

Pierre-Simon Laplace was among the most influential scientists in history. This volume traces the development of Laplace's research programme and of his participation in the Academy of Science during the last decades of the Old Regime into the early years of the French Revolution. «