Galileo
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Colin A. Ronan
Binding: Hardback
Published: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has some minor wear and tears along edges
Colin A. Ronan's Galileo chronicles the extraordinary life and groundbreaking scientific achievements of Galileo Galilei, the renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer. This compelling biography presents a detailed account of his revolutionary observations through the telescope, which challenged established geocentric views and laid the foundation for modern astronomy. The narrative illustrates the intellectual struggles and triumphs of a pivotal figure in the Scientific Revolution, detailing his conflicts with the Church and his unwavering commitment to empirical truth. Ronan's work offers a profound understanding of Galileo's enduring legacy and his profound impact on human thought.
Author: Colin A. Ronan
Binding: Hardback
Published: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has some minor wear and tears along edges
Colin A. Ronan's Galileo chronicles the extraordinary life and groundbreaking scientific achievements of Galileo Galilei, the renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer. This compelling biography presents a detailed account of his revolutionary observations through the telescope, which challenged established geocentric views and laid the foundation for modern astronomy. The narrative illustrates the intellectual struggles and triumphs of a pivotal figure in the Scientific Revolution, detailing his conflicts with the Church and his unwavering commitment to empirical truth. Ronan's work offers a profound understanding of Galileo's enduring legacy and his profound impact on human thought.