G.V. Leibniz (1646-1716) is one of the most prominent figures in the history of science. A brilliant mathematician who shared with Newton the glory of discovering the analysis of infinitesimals, an outstanding physicist, an influential philosopher, a predecessor of modern mathematical logic, he was also a historian, lawyer, and diplomat. Based on a study of the original works of Leibniz and his extensive correspondence, the book provides an analysis of the scientist’s scientific activities and an outline of his life path against a broad historical background. For a wide range of readers, as well as teachers of mathematics, mechanics, students of relevant specialties and persons interested in the development of world science .