The Life Of Sir William Petty, 1623-1687: Chiefly Derived From Private Documents

By Edmond Fitzmaurice

Book Overview

""The Life of Sir William Petty, 1623-1687: Chiefly Derived from Private Documents"" is a biographical work written by Edmond Fitzmaurice that delves into the life of Sir William Petty, a prominent figure in 17th century England. The book draws heavily on private documents to provide a comprehensive account of Petty's life, including his upbringing, education, and career as a physician, scientist, and economist. Fitzmaurice explores Petty's many achievements, including his contributions to the development of statistical analysis and his work as a surveyor and cartographer. The book also delves into Petty's political career, including his role as a member of parliament and his involvement in the founding of the Royal Society. Throughout the book, Fitzmaurice provides a vivid portrait of Petty's life and times, shedding light on the intellectual and political climate of 17th century England. Overall, ""The Life of Sir William Petty, 1623-1687"" is an engaging and informative biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of England's most influential thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163287717
• ISBN13: 9781163287712
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"