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Where did the Universe come from? This is the single biggest and most difficult question that there is. From early religions through Greek Philosophy and Western Science man has always attempted to discover the meaning of our place in the Universe. In the last twenty years these debates have all been stood on their head by amazing discoveries, big bang theory and ideas about new sub-atomic layers. The nature of Time and space are up for grabs and this book introduces all of these problems in a quick tour of the known Universe. Chapters include: The Beginnings of Cosmology From Stars In Their Eyes to Telescopes and Beyond The Newtonian Revolution: Mechanics and Maestros The Rise of Modern Cosmology: From Here to Eternity New Dimensions Holes, Bangs and Curvature: Eternity Gets Bigger

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If it's true that very few of the many thousands who bought Stephen Hawkins' A Brief History of Time actually read it, then Osborne's may be the book to catch up with. Certainly, this reviewer ended the book a good deal wiser * Financial Times * the perfect introduction for those who would like to understand the vast space that is our universe * The Good Book Guide *

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Richard Osborne is the author of the internationally bestselling Philosophy for Beginners and the guide to all things cultural, Megawords.

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