Paul Hughes

Broschiertes Buch

Seventeenth Century Practical Mathematics

Navigation by Greenvill Collins

Beschreibung

This exciting Greenvill Collins biography is about seventeenth century navigation, focusing for the first time on mathematics practised at sea. This monograph argues the Restoration kings', Charles II and James II, promotion of cartography for both strategy and trade. It is aimed at the academic, cartographic and larger market of marine enthusiasts. Through shipwreck and Arctic marooning, and Dutch and Spanish charts, Collins evolved a Prime Meridian running through Charles's capital. After John Ogilby's successful Britannia, Charles set Collins surveying his kingdom's coasts, and James set John Adair surveying in Scotland. They triangulated at sea. Subsequently, Collins persuaded James to sustain his dead brother's ambition. This, the British coast's first survey took six years. After James's flight, and William III's invasion, Collins lead the royal yacht squadron for six years more, garnering funds to publish Great Britain's Coasting Pilot. The Admiralty and civic institutions subsidised what became his own pilot. Collins aided Royal Society members in their investigations, and his new guide remained vital to navigators through the century following. Charles's cartographic promotion bloomed the most spectacularly in the atlases of Ogilby, Collins and John Flamsteed for roads, harbours, and stars.

Autor

Paul Hughes found himself disillusioned by the very success he had worked so hard to achieve in Hollywood, realizing the glittering lifestyle offered little in the way of true fulfillment. Disheartened, he decided to step away from the frenzy, guided by a mentor, and enter a period of deep reflection. During this transformative time, Paul embraced meditation, explored spiritual texts, and immersed himself in A Course in Miracles. This journey of introspection led him to create The Three Mantras-simple yet powerful tools that would go on to reshape his life. As Paul began sharing these mantras with others, he was astonished by their profound effect, both on himself and those around him. This inspired him to write The Three Mantras, hoping to spread his newfound wisdom and life-changing message to a broader audience. Since the release of his book, Paul has dedicated himself to helping others navigate their own journeys of personal growth, using the transformative power of the Three Mantras to guide them toward achieving their goals. His unique approach-compassionate yet direct, with a touch of wry humor-has struck a chord with people who might never have considered traditional self-help methods. The Three Mantras has become a beacon of hope for those in search of personal transformation. Paul continues to share his empowering message through his podcast The 3 Mantras, his website, TheThreeMantras.com, and on Instagram (@threemantras or @paulhughescomic), inspiring others to embrace their potential and transform their lives.

Produktdetails

• Routledge Research in Early Modern History
• Verlag: Routledge / Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 308
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 453g
• ISBN-13: 9780367620479
• ISBN-10: 0367620472
• Artikelnr.: 67824597