""An Illustrious Company"" is a book written by Adrian Van Sinderen. It is a historical account of the lives and accomplishments of a group of prominent individuals who played a significant role in shaping the world we live in today. The book covers a wide range of figures from different fields such as art, science, politics, and literature. Among the notable personalities featured in the book are Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton,...