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title: "Dutch Light: Christiaan Huygens and the Making of Science in Europe"
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# Dutch Light: Christiaan Huygens and the Making of Science in Europe

**Brand:** hugh aldersey-williams
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## Customer Reviews

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    An ode to a fascinating scientist and his era.
  

*by R***E on Reviewed in the Netherlands on 12 March 2022*

I absolutely loved this book! I was born in Amsterdam and being from here it is impossible to not have heard the name Huygens.What was surprising to me, is how little I actually knew about one of Holland's greatist scientists and his family. His father Constantijn, which a big part of this book is dedicated to is equally fascinating.I don't understand how we have all heard of Newton but that Huygens who has contributed to modern science in so many ways seems to be much forgotten among the general public. I at least didn't remember much about him from my school days. As such this is a must read for anybody interested in science, Huygens or this fascinating and exciting period in history when a new discovery was always around the corner.The book is easy to read and really does a great job at setting the scene in the Dutch golden age. I actually liked the fact that the author isn't a Dutchman himself, I think it created a pleasant distance in the story telling. He did an amazing job describing Dutch culture and history, I learned a great deal more from this book about my own country's history than I did in school. Highly recommended read!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Just amazing
  

*by R***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2022*

This wonderful book takes the reader on an amazing, page turner of a journey through 17th century Europe and science as it was understood and discovered in that era. Christiaan is the gifted polyglot of a polyglot family with both his father and brother serving the Dutch and English royal households. Wars between France, the Netherlands and England permitting, he travels frequently between The Hague, Paris and London where he meets with Descartes, Newton, Oldenburg and other giants of science.The book is a deeply personal narrative based on the very many letters and manuscripts that Christiaan, his brothers and father left behind. The author, Hugh Aldersley-Williams deserves the highest praise for lifting this man from near obscurity to his rightful place as a towering figure in European and History.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Brilliant. So much research and well written. Long but easy to read.
  

*by D***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 March 2023*

Excellent book about am amazing man and family.

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