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A biography of one of the most important scientists and mathematicians of the 1600's..

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Blaise Pascal (1623–1662) is best known in the English-speaking world for his contributions to mathematics and physics, with both a triangle and a law in fluid.

A biography of one of the most important scientists and mathematicians of the 1600's.

Musicians of every age have hailed Johann Sebastian Bach as one of the greatest composers of all time.

Blaise was the son of the mathematician Étienne Pascal (1588–1651) and had no other teacher.

Review

A fresh, accessible and highly engaging account of a leading philosopher whose ideas remain strikingly relevant today. Highly recommended.―Professor Alister McGrath

“A beautiful, accessible account of one of the era’s most remarkable lives.”
―Katherine Rundell Author of Super Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne

“A richly detailed account of Pascal’s life and times, which displays an energetic sympathy for Pascal’s startling combination of intellectual precocity and humble faith.”
―Rory Stewart host of ‘The Rest is Politics’ podcast and author of Politics On the Edge

“At once readable and expert, this is a wonderful guide to the life and thought of 17th century Europe’s supreme polymath.

How any one man could have covered so many bases is a mystery that Graham Tomlin brilliantly elucidates.”
―Tom Holland host of ‘The Rest is History’ podcast and author of Dominion

“If we are in search of a well-informed, well-written biography of Pascal that includes an intr