Galileo And His Judges (1889)

By Francis Richard Wegg-Prosser

Book Overview

""Galileo and His Judges"" is a historical book written by Francis Richard Wegg-Prosser in the year 1889. The book provides an in-depth account of the life of Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician who is widely considered to be one of the most important figures in the scientific revolution. The book focuses on the trial and condemnation of Galileo by the Catholic Church in the 17th century, which is considered to be a significant event in the history of science.The author provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the trial, including the publication of Galileo's controversial book, ""Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems"". The book also examines the role played by the Catholic Church in the trial and the subsequent condemnation of Galileo for heresy. The author explores the various arguments put forward by Galileo and his judges, and provides a critical analysis of the scientific and theological issues at the heart of the trial.The book is written in a scholarly style and is aimed at readers with an interest in the history of science and the relationship between science and religion. It provides a fascinating insight into the life of Galileo and the political and social context of his time. The book is widely regarded as a classic work on the subject and is still widely read and studied by historians, scientists, and theologians today.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: 1166593134
• ISBN13: 9781166593131
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"