I noticed on Google, and now apparently here, that the description says the book starts at Stonehenge and goes over some string theory. I have yet to find a Stonehenge discussion or a string theory section. I haven't finished the book yet, but the page count is not 420; the final page of the book is 312, while the book itself ends on page 300: the final twelve pages are dedicated to a Further Reading section, and then an Index to wrap up a great introduction on the history of Scientific thought centreing around Astronomy and Cosmology.
Maybe there are two versions of this book?
My understanding of this book so far is that it goes over the more 'main stream' scientific thought, as opposed to String theory, or Quantum Physics. (even though to some, how is general relativity main stream?)
That being said, this is a great book for anyone who wants to learn about the history of Physics, and Astronomy; and who wants to learn more about the universe as a whole.
I haven't finished the book yet, but the page count is not 420; the final page of the book is 312, while the book itself ends on page 300: the final twelve pages are dedicated to a Further Reading section, and then an Index to wrap up a great introduction on the history of Scientific thought centreing around Astronomy and Cosmology.
Maybe there are two versions of this book?
My understanding of this book so far is that it goes over the more 'main stream' scientific thought, as opposed to String theory, or Quantum Physics. (even though to some, how is general relativity main stream?)
That being said, this is a great book for anyone who wants to learn about the history of Physics, and Astronomy; and who wants to learn more about the universe as a whole.