Galileo And His Condemnation

By Ernest R. Hull

Book Overview

Galileo And His Condemnation is a historical book written by Ernest R. Hull, first published in 1913. The book delves into the life and work of the famous Italian astronomer and physicist, Galileo Galilei, and his controversial relationship with the Catholic Church. Hull provides a detailed account of Galileo's discoveries and contributions to science, including his observations of the moons of Jupiter and his development of the telescope. However, the book primarily focuses on Galileo's conflict with the Catholic Church, which led to his condemnation and house arrest for the remainder of his life.Hull explores the political and religious climate of 17th century Europe, which was characterized by the power struggle between the Church and the emerging scientific community. He also provides a detailed analysis of the trial and condemnation of Galileo, including the arguments presented by both sides and the aftermath of the trial.Overall, Galileo And His Condemnation is a comprehensive and informative book that sheds light on one of the most significant events in the history of science and religion. It offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of Galileo and the complex social and political context in which he lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164006495
• ISBN13: 9781164006497
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"