In this fourth volume of his celebrated history of mathematical and physical science, Maximilien Marie explores the many ways in which scientists and mathematicians have sought to understand the natural world. From the ancient Greeks to modern-day particle physicists, this book provides a comprehensive survey of the theories and discoveries that have shaped our understanding of nature and the universe.

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