Mikhail Vasil Evich Lomonosov

This insightful biography of Russian polymath Mikhail Lomonosov explores his remarkable contributions in fields as diverse as physics, chemistry, and poetry. Leicester vividly portrays Lomonosov's life and times, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual ferment of 18th-century Europe. With its mix of scientific rigor and literary flair, this book is an excellent introduction to one of the most important thinkers of his era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.