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Marin Mersenne: The Birth of Modern Geometry

The role of 17th century monk Marin Mersenne in promoting intellectual collaboration in science is emphasized in this third video. The works of Descartes, Desagues, Pascal and Newton are also reviewed.

English
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created June 27, 2014 by
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Name Type Role
Graham Flegg Guest Star