


A biography of Galileo that not only takes the reader to the heart of the man, but also paints a picture of Renaissance Italy and its unparalleled cultural richness and political and religious intrigues. At the centre of the story is Galileo's discovery of the telescope.



For the last four hundred years, Galileo has fascinated and inspired writers, theologians, playwrights, historians, and scientists. As the founder of modern science and the embodiment of the conflict between science and faith, Galileo remains the most fascinating figure of...
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