Sir Isaac Newton: A Brief Account of His Life and Work

Originally published in 1927 this book presents the main features of Newton’s life and his chief contributions to scientific knowledge. It gives the non-scientist, as well as the specialist, an insight into the life, personality and achievements of one of England’s greatest scientists and polymaths.

Selig Brodetsky (1888-1954) was Emeritus Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Leeds and President of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.