Galileo
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Part of the prestigious Past Masters series published by Oxford University Press, this concise biography chronicles the life and revolutionary achievements of Galileo Galilei, one of history's most consequential scientific minds. Stillman Drake, the foremost English-language scholar of Galileo, presents a masterful account of the Italian astronomer and physicist whose work fundamentally transformed humanity's understanding of the cosmos and the natural world. The book details Galileo's landmark telescopic discoveries, his staunch defence of the Copernican heliocentric model, and his infamous conflict with the Roman Catholic Church — a clash that became a defining moment in the history of science and intellectual freedom. Written with academic authority yet accessible clarity, it argues persuasively for Galileo's central role in establishing the very foundations of modern experimental science. This is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the origins of the Scientific Revolution and the enduring legacy of one of its greatest champions.
Author: Stillman Drake
Format: Paperback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Part of the prestigious Past Masters series published by Oxford University Press, this concise biography chronicles the life and revolutionary achievements of Galileo Galilei, one of history's most consequential scientific minds. Stillman Drake, the foremost English-language scholar of Galileo, presents a masterful account of the Italian astronomer and physicist whose work fundamentally transformed humanity's understanding of the cosmos and the natural world. The book details Galileo's landmark telescopic discoveries, his staunch defence of the Copernican heliocentric model, and his infamous conflict with the Roman Catholic Church — a clash that became a defining moment in the history of science and intellectual freedom. Written with academic authority yet accessible clarity, it argues persuasively for Galileo's central role in establishing the very foundations of modern experimental science. This is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the origins of the Scientific Revolution and the enduring legacy of one of its greatest champions.