"Annals of Science was launched in 1936 and is now established as the leading scholarly journal in the field. Its scope has widened to cover the history of technology and medicine, as well as developments since classical antiquity, and to include articles in French and German. Contributions from Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the USA and Russia bear testimony to its international appeal. Each issue includes a comprehensive book reviews section and essay reviews on a group of books on a broader level. The Editor is supported by an active international board. A unique feature of the Journal is the reproduction of selected illustrations in colour."