al-Biruni, Khwarazmian Iranian, Scholar and Polymath
Abu Rayhan al-Biruni was one of the finest scholars the world has ever produced. He has made immense contribution to the world of science, geography, astronomy, physics and many other fields.
His works, along with those of other great scientists, have established the grounds of modern science
Even though he lived in the medieval times, his speculations and observations hold good till date. He formulated many mathematical solutions to unsolved problems and even determined the latitudes and longitudes of many regions through his keen observation. He devised a few instruments to help determine certain values such as the radius of earth and the specific gravity of metals. He also had vast knowledge about the culture, customs, literature and religions of different places around the world, since he travelled to various regions along with his patrons.
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His works, along with those of other great scientists, have established the grounds of modern science
Even though he lived in the medieval times, his speculations and observations hold good till date. He formulated many mathematical solutions to unsolved problems and even determined the latitudes and longitudes of many regions through his keen observation. He devised a few instruments to help determine certain values such as the radius of earth and the specific gravity of metals. He also had vast knowledge about the culture, customs, literature and religions of different places around the world, since he travelled to various regions along with his patrons.
al-Biruni, Khwarazmian Iranian, Scholar and Polymath
Abu Rayhan al-Biruni was one of the finest scholars the world has ever produced. He has made immense contribution to the world of science, geography, astronomy, physics and many other fields.
His works, along with those of other great scientists, have established the grounds of modern science
Even though he lived in the medieval times, his speculations and observations hold good till date. He formulated many mathematical solutions to unsolved problems and even determined the latitudes and longitudes of many regions through his keen observation. He devised a few instruments to help determine certain values such as the radius of earth and the specific gravity of metals. He also had vast knowledge about the culture, customs, literature and religions of different places around the world, since he travelled to various regions along with his patrons.
His works, along with those of other great scientists, have established the grounds of modern science
Even though he lived in the medieval times, his speculations and observations hold good till date. He formulated many mathematical solutions to unsolved problems and even determined the latitudes and longitudes of many regions through his keen observation. He devised a few instruments to help determine certain values such as the radius of earth and the specific gravity of metals. He also had vast knowledge about the culture, customs, literature and religions of different places around the world, since he travelled to various regions along with his patrons.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798369203576 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 03/12/2023 |
| Edition description: | Iranian, Scholar and Polymath ed. |
| Pages: | 234 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.27(w) x 11.69(h) x 0.49(d) |
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