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The Last Man Who Knew Everything: Thomas Young, the Anonymous Polymath Who Proved Newton Wrong, Explained How We See, Cured the Sick and Deciphered the Rosetta Stone (Hardcover)

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'Meticulously researched, superbly written, richly illustrated and imbued with an enthusiasm for its subject that does not flag even when analysing some of Young's most abstruse studies. This book should be cherished by all who value originality, breadth of knowledge and intellectual passion.' --The New Scientist

'Thomas Young has long awaited a first-class biography, and Andrew Robinson has provided one. It is the best biography I have read for many years.' --Sir Patrick Moore, Astronomer and Presenter of The Sky at Night.

'Robinson's success in condensing his almost limitless scholarship for a general reader is commendable.' --FT Magazine


Brian Fagan, archaeologist and author of The Rape of the Nile

'This skillfully wrought, long overdue biography is a masterly assessment of the man and his life.'

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