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In this fascinating account of the Royal Institution, Bence Jones explores the history of one of the world's most respected scientific institutions. From its founding by Benjamin Thompson to the groundbreaking research of Humphry Davy, Michael Faraday, and others, this book offers an inside look at the people and ideas that have shaped modern science.
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