The Clockwork Universe: Isaac Newton, The Royal... Apr 2026

Edward Dolnick’s The Clockwork Universe is lauded for vividly capturing the 17th-century intellectual landscape, portraying figures like Newton as "bewildered geniuses" caught between science and superstition. While praised for making complex history and science accessible, some reviewers find the structure disjointed and the focus on "great men" too narrow. Read a full review at The New York Times . The Clockwork Universe: Isaac Newton, the Royal Society…