hooke, robert

Chronicles the life of seventeenth-century English scientist, inventor, and architect Robert Hooke, measuring his impact on science and the world in which he lived and discussing the reasons he was largely forgotten by history for three hundred years.

Chronicles Robert Hooke's efforts to rebuild London during the 1670s, after he was appointed London's Chief Surveyor after the Great Fire of 1666.

Explores the achievements and life of seventeenth-century scientist Robert Hooke.