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Note by the President of the Royal Society; Introduction; 1. The invisible college: before 1660; 2. The founding of the Society: 1660–70; 3. The difficult years: 1671–1700; 4. Sir Isaac Newton and Sir Hans Sloane: 1701–40; 5. A growing administration: 1741–78; 6. Sir Joseph Banks: 1778–1820; 7. The scientific revolt: 1820–60; 8. A scientific society: 1861–1900; 9. Research: 1901–40; Conclusion; Appendix 1. The second charter, 22 April 1663; Appendix 2. Statistical tables; Appendix 3. Average number of ordinary fellows and of foreign members for each five-year period between 1665 and 1940 (with diagram); Index.

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