Newton and the Counterfeiter

Thomas Levenson

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Publisher: FABER & FABER

Publication Date : 20/08/2009

Hardback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

The untold story of Isaac Newton, a master criminal and a plot to destroy the Royal Mint, this page-turning biography tells the story of Newton's battle of wits with genius counterfeiter Thomas Chalconer. Set against the backdrop of 18th century London, this vivid game of cat and mouse will have scores of features, events and reviews supporting its publication. 'A thrilling eye-opener of a book.' "Junot Diaz".

Publisher's description:

Already famous throughout Europe for his theories of planetary motion and gravity, Isaac Newton decided to take on the job of running the Royal Mint. And there, Newton became drawn into a battle with William Chaloner, a man who not only got away with faking His Majesty's coins, but was trying to take over the Mint itself.

ISBN: 9780571229925