I have read this book twice. It is an excellent story that makes you feel like you are right in the middle of ancient Egypt. It's hard to put this book down.
..."if we consider merely the subtlety of disquisition, the force of imagination, the perfect energy and elegance of expression...
~ The Gift Of Athens To Man
Who? - Since ~ describe such, with nothing more than mere thought, if it be a passing one or not....
I read this book and it is amazing. There is an overview of so many discoveries by different scientist. Even in this age where everything is much more advanced it was great to go back and learn the basics on light. I truely recommend reading these lectures.