Leeuwenhoek, the Man: A Son of His Nation and His Time

Author: 
Rooseboom, M.
Journal: 
The British journal for the history of science.
Volume: 
1, No. 4, Oct.
Year: 
1950

Paper read on 28th November, 1949.

(a) How far did special conditions in Holland in the latter half of the 17th century contribute to Leeuwenhoek's success?

(b) How far did old theoretical ideas influence the trend of his investigations?