Springer - Simon Stevin: Science in the Netherlands around 1600

Explore the history of science through the life and work of Simon Stevin. This book by Professor E. J. Dijksterhuis provides an excellent introduction to a remarkable Netherlander whose scientific contributions had a wide scope. Stevin's works reflect the development of scientific knowledge in central Europe around the year 1600. Following the recent publication of his Principal Works with an English translation, interest in his personality and scientific legacy has grown. This edition is a condensed English version of the original Dutch text, adapted specifically for English readers. It serves as a valuable resource for those studying the history of science and the intellectual landscape of the Netherlands during a period of significant scientific change.