The Royal Society

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This book provides a history of the Royal Society, one of the oldest scientific organizations in the world. The book covers the founding of the society in the 17th century, its early years as a clearinghouse for scientific information, and its later evolution into a major research institution. The book also provides biographical sketches of some of the most important members of the society, including Isaac Newton, Robert Boyle, and Benjamin Franklin.