The Royal Society, 1660–1940: A History of its Administration under its Charters - Lyons, Henry, Jr. - Books - Cambridge University Press - 9781107492813 - March 12, 2015
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Lyons, Henry, Jr.
The Royal Society, 1660–1940: A History of its Administration under its Charters

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This book is an administrative history of the Royal Society, written by its Treasurer Sir Henry Lyons (1864–1944). In it, he reviews the way in which the Society's council governed its affairs during the two and a half centuries in which it gained its reputation in the scientific world.

Marc Notes: An administrative history of the Royal Society, written by its Treasurer Sir Henry Lyons (1864-1944). In it, he reviews the way in which the Society's council governed its affairs during the two and a half centuries in which it gained its reputation in the scientific world. Table of Contents: Note by the President of the Royal Society; Introduction; 1. The invisible college: before 1660; 2. The founding of the Society: 1660 70; 3. The difficult years: 1671 1700; 4. Sir Isaac Newton and Sir Hans Sloane: 1701 40; 5. A growing administration: 1741 78; 6. Sir Joseph Banks: 1778 1820; 7. The scientific revolt: 1820 60; 8. A scientific society: 1861 1900; 9. Research: 1901 40; Conclusion; Appendix 1. The second charter, 22 April 1663; Appendix 2. Statistical tables; Appendix 3. Average number of ordinary fellows and of foreign members for each five-year period between 1665 and 1940 (with diagram); Index."Brief Description: This book is an administrative history of the Royal Society, written by its Treasurer Sir Henry Lyons (1864 1944)."

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Released March 12, 2015
ISBN13 9781107492813
Publishers Cambridge University Press
Genre Cultural Region > British Isles
Pages 366
Dimensions 157 × 251 × 24 mm   ·   558 g
Language English  

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