The Royal Society, 1660–1940 : A History of its Administration under its Charters (Paperback)

Note by the President of the Royal Society; Introduction; 1. The invisible college: before 1660; 2. The founding of the Society: 1660?70; 3. The difficult years: 1671?1700; 4. Sir Isaac Newton and Sir Hans Sloane: 1701?40; 5. A growing administration: 1741?78; 6. Sir Joseph Banks: 1778?1820; 7. The scientific revolt: 1820?60; 8. A scientific society: 1861?1900; 9. Research: 1901?40; Conclusion; Appendix 1. The second charter, 22 April 1663; Appendix 2. Statistical tables; Appendix 3. Average number of ordinary fellows and of foreign members for each five-year period between 1665 and 1940 (with diagram); Index.