Galileo in Rome : the rise and fall of a troublesome genius /

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A detailed, revisionist study of the life and career of the great Italian scientist offers a focused analysis of Galileo's relationship with the Catholic Church, discussing the theological furor caused by Galileo's Dialogue, the scientist's own role in the conflict, and the events of...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Shea, William R.
Other Authors: Artigas, Mariano
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.
Subjects:
Galilei, Galileo, > 1564-1642 > Travel > Italy > Rome.
Galilei, Galileo, > 1564-1642 > Voyages > Italie > Rome.
Galilei, Galileo, > 1564-1642
Galilei, Galileo.
1500-1599
Religion and science > History > 16th century.
Astronomers > Italy > Biography.
Religion et sciences > Histoire > 16e siècle.
Astronomes > Italie > Biographies.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Science & Technology.
SCIENCE > Astronomy.
Astronomers
Religion and science
Travel
Biografie
Geloof en wetenschap.
Natuurwetenschappen.
Italy
Italy > Rome
Andre fag (naturvidenskab og teknik) > Andre fag
Biographies
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER ONE: Job Hunting and the Path to Rome: FIRST TRIP: 1587; CHAPTER TWO: The Door of Fame Springs Open: SECOND TRIP: 29 MARCH-4 JUNE 1611; CHAPTER THREE: Roman Clouds: THIRD TRIP: 10 DECEMBER 1615-4 JUNE 1616; CHAPTER FOUR: Roman Sunshine: FOURTH TRIP: 23 APRIL-16 JUNE 1624; CHAPTER FIVE: Star-Crossed Heavens: FIFTH TRIP: 3 MAY-26 JUNE 1630; CHAPTER SIX: Foul Weather in Rome: SIXTH TRIP: 13 FEBRUARY-6 JULY 1633; REFERENCES; PHOTO CREDITS; SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Z.

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