ORIGINS OF MODERNITY

the new science

Sprat, Thomas (1635-1713)
The history of the Royal-Society of London, for the improving of natural knowledge.
London, Printed by T. R. for J. Martyn and J. Allestry, Printers to the Royal Society, 1667.

A classic work which provided not only a history of the early society but also a defence of scientific enquiry against claims that it might endanger the restored Church and King.