The Mathematical Science of Christopher Wren

Description

Before he became a professional architect, Christopher Wren had a highly successful career as an astronomer - he was Savilian Professor of Astronomy at Oxford University - and he was actively involved in many branches of the science or 'natural philosophy' of his day. This side of his career has, until now, been neglected by historians and biographers, and has been regarded as distinct and separate. This book contains the first detailed account of Wren's natural philosophy and, in addition, after showing that 'science' and 'architecture' were not then distinct in the way we understand them today, it presents a new perspective on Wren's architectural philosophy. The book will be of value to anyone interested in the history of science or of architecture.

First Sentence

So much has been written on Wren, and so much research dedicated to his memory, that a new and different approach must begin with a little historiography to explain how it will complement what is already known and what particular problems already exist that it might help to solve.

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Other Editions

• The mathematical science of Christopher WrenCambridge University Press1982-01-01
• The Mathematical Science of Christopher WrenPaperbackCambridge University Press2002-06-20
• Mathematical Science of Christopher WrenCambridge University Press2009-01-01
• Mathematical Science of Christopher WrenCambridge University Press2011-01-01