Product Description: This volume gives a fascinating account of the correspondence of John Wallis, who was a central figure in the scientific revolution in 17th century England. The text gives a unique insight into cultural and political developments in this time period, against the background of the Civil War and the Commonwealth...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This is the second volume of a six volume compendium on the correspondences of John Wallis (1616-1703). Wallis was Savilian Professor of Geometry at Oxford from 1649 until his death, and was a founding member of the Royal Society and a central figure in the scientific and intellectual history of England...read more