Niccolo Guicciardini's enlightening biography offers an accessible introduction to Newton's celebrated work in mathematics, optics and astronomy and to how Newton viewed these scientific fields in relation to his quest for the deepest secrets of the universe, matter theory and religion.

A beautifully illustrated monograph on the innovative and at times controversial sculptor Donatello.

A new account of the controversial alchemist, physician and social radical known as Paracelsus.

A full account of Renaissance artist Raphael's prodigious yet short-lived career.