Squaring the Circle: The War Between Hobbes and Wallis (Science and Its Conceptual Foundations Series)
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Summary
Squaring the Circle: The War Between Hobbes and Wallis (Science and Its Conceptual Foundations Series) by Douglas M. Jesseph is a history book that adds background to its subject. The copy shown here is 2000 • Univ of Chicago Pr • 433 pages.
Why this book now
Worth a look if you want context, grounding, and a subject that rewards curiosity over speed.
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- You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
- You want a clear account of what happened and why.
- If you like stylistic experimentation, the sentences are economical and exact, making small moments feel freshly observed and crucial.
- You want to know every detail before opening the book.
- You need a very different pace.
- If you are not into slow builds, the viewpoint rotates often, requiring you to reorient regularly.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780226399003
Worth buying if: You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780226399003
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