02391cam a22003253u 4500 1706 UtSlPG 20260610133048.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Q Williams, Henry Smith, 1863-1943 A History of Science — Volume 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Volume 2: The beginnings of modern science Release date is 1999-04-01 Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger "A History of Science — Volume 2" by Henry Smith Williams and Edward H. Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the evolution of scientific thought and discoveries from the decline of the Roman Empire to the mid-18th century. This volume particularly emphasizes the transition from antiquity through the Middle Ages and into the beginnings of modern science, examining major scientific figures and theories that shaped the understanding of the natural world, including the works of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton. At the start of this volume, the authors address the challenges of summarizing scientific progress across such an extensive period while maintaining both chronological and topical coherence. They introduce the concept of a distinct "Dark Age" where original scientific inquiry was largely absent, primarily due to the domination of ecclesiastical thought and economic stagnation. Through the lens of medieval science, they highlight both the stasis in Western Europe and the advancements in the Arab world, where scholars preserved and expanded upon Greek knowledge, paving the way for later European scientific breakthroughs. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of significant scientific theories and the context of their development throughout subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science -- History Williams, Edward Huntington, 1868-1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1706 43820 43820