Morus's

Reviewer Robert M. Brain wrote: "Excellent.… A few good histories of physics during that remarkable age the 19th century exist—but none as readable or comprehensive as Morus's superb book."

The Chicago Blog: Review: Morus, When Physics Became King 2006

Reviewer Robert M. Brain wrote: "Excellent.… A few good histories of physics during that remarkable age the 19th century exist—but none as readable or comprehensive as Morus's superb book."

The Chicago Blog: April 2006 Archives 2006

Both are full of personalities, including a spirited description of the scratching of Morus's face by the injured Bontia.

Life of John Milton Garnett, Richard, 1835-1906 1890

Milton, however, esteeming his Latin of much more importance than Morus's character, and justly considering with Voltaire, “que cet Habacuc etait capable de tout,” persisted in exhibiting himself as the blind Cyclop dealing blows amiss.

Life of John Milton Garnett, Richard, 1835-1906 1890

Milton, however, esteeming his Latin of much more importance than Morus's character, and justly considering with Voltaire, "que cet Habacuc était capable de tout," persisted in exhibiting himself as the blind Cyclop dealing blows amiss.

Life of John Milton Richard Garnett 1870

Morus's enemies had hastened to contribute to the budget of calumny.

Milton Mark Pattison 1848

Hague tittle-tattle about Morus's love-affairs is set forth in the pomp of Milton's loftiest Latin.

Milton Mark Pattison 1848

It happened that Morus's conduct had been wanting in discretion, especially in his relations with women.

Milton Mark Pattison 1848

Milton descends even to abuse the publisher, Vlac, who had officially signed his name to Morus's preface.

Milton Mark Pattison 1848

The April issue of Physics Today features a glowing review of Iwan Rhys Morus's

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