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Introduction
I: The rise to prominence
1. The slow development of a diplomat 1619-54
2. Learning the art of scientific communication 1655-61
3. Towards a settled life 1661-5
4. The difficult years 1665-7
II: The correspondence: method and content
5. The promoter of philosophical intelligence 1665-70
6. Scientific diplomacy 1669-77 (1) Newton's ambassador
7. Scientific diplomacy 1669-77 (2) Huygens, mathematics, mechanics, and horology
8. The encouragement of talent 1667-77
III: Personal relations
9. From friends to enemies: Hooke and Oldenburg 1662-77
10. Colleagues, friends, and family.
11. Aftermath Appendix: The fate of Oldenburg's children (with the assistance of P.D. Buchanan)
Abbreviated titles Notes Brief Bibliography
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Rene Maradiaga
reviewed Henry Oldenburg: Shaping the Royal Society on August 30, 2014
Henry Oldenburg: Shaping the Royal Society
A disappointing book -- the author is incredibly biased against Von Braun. This has all the marks of a hit piece. Would not recommend this title.
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