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If early science is your cup of tea, Neal Stephenson's 'The Baroque Trilogy', (Quicksilver, The Confusion, The System of the World) is a multilayered work that has swash, buckle, the beginnings of modern capitalism, and a fascinating and well-researched look at the the birth of the Royal Society, with Hooke and Newton in starring roles. Guest appearance by the Sun King, an updated Angelique, a search for pirate's gold, all making for a heady brew.
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