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First published in 1952, this book considers the foundation of the science of ballistics in the seventeenth century as amathematical interpretation based on exact experimental investigation. The emergence of the theory of projectiles in theseventeenth century represented a significant contribution to the application of science in warfare and is a critical example ofearly science being directed by utilitarian considerations. Dr Hall here examines the science of ballistics with reference to itsunderlying mathematical principles, placing it in the context of the social and economic background of the seventeenthcentury, particularly in England.
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