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Worldrenowned physicist and bestselling author stephen hawking presents a revolutionary look at the momentous discoveries that changed our perception of the world with this firstever compilation of seven classic works on physics and astronomy. From copernicus revolutionary claim that the earth orbits the sun and keplers development of the laws of planetary motion to einsteins interweaving of time and space, each. Buy on the shoulders of giants book online at low prices. Making the modern world pays tribute to the brilliant. A couple wearing masks walk on torontos bloor street on friday, april 10, 2020. On the shoulders of giants is most the most complete and informative text on the history of astronomy from 15001920.
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