“Concerning alchemy it is more difficult to discover the actual state of things, in that the historians who specialise in this field seem sometimes to be under the wrath of God themselves; for, like those who write of the Bacon-Shakespeare controversy or on Spanish politics, they seem to become tinctured with the kind of lunacy they set out to describe.”
Quote by Herbert Butterfield
Work
The Origins of Modern Science
This comprehensive study delves into the evolution of scientific inquiry, examining key figures, methodologies, and breakthroughs that shaped the modern scientific landscape. more
Author
Herbert Butterfield
Herbert Butterfield was a prominent historian known for his research on the period of the Scientific Revolution and the Reformation. His work, 'The Origins of Modern Science', had a profound impact on the field of history. more
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