In 1600, William Gilbert argued that Earth was a giant magnet and coined the language of electricity; his book passed through a historic library and several auctions before selling for Rs 58.5 lakh in 2026
- William Gilbert and his bookPublished in 1600, William Gilbert’s De Magnete argued that Earth itself behaved like a giant magnet.
- Four centuries after it challenged conventional ideas about the natural world, the book helped lay the foundations of modern electrical science.
- Written by English physician and natural philosopher William Gilbert, the book also introduced important terminology for understanding electrical phenomena.
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- William Gilbert and his bookPublished in 1600, William Gilbert’s De Magnete argued that Earth itself behaved like a giant magnet.
- Four centuries after it challenged conventional ideas about the natural world, the book helped lay the foundations of modern electrical science.
- Written by English physician and natural philosopher William Gilbert, the book also introduced important terminology for understanding electrical phenomena.
Sources: Times of India