Galileo His Life And Work

By John Joseph Fahie

Book Overview

Galileo His Life And Work is a comprehensive biography of the life and achievements of Galileo Galilei, written by John Fahie. The book explores the life of Galileo, from his early years as a student in Pisa, to his groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy and physics. Fahie examines Galileo's relationships with his contemporaries, including his mentor, the mathematician Niccol������ Copernico, and his rival, the astronomer Johannes Kepler. The book also delves into the controversy surrounding Galileo's support of the heliocentric model of the solar system, which challenged the prevailing geocentric model and led to his eventual trial and conviction by the Catholic Church. Fahie provides a detailed account of the trial and its aftermath, including Galileo's house arrest and the publication of his famous book, Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems. Throughout the book, Fahie highlights Galileo's contributions to the fields of astronomy, physics, and mathematics, including his invention of the telescope and his discovery of the four largest moons of Jupiter. The book also includes a discussion of Galileo's influence on later scientists, such as Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein. Overall, Galileo His Life And Work is a fascinating and informative biography that provides a detailed look at the life and achievements of one of the most important scientists in history.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: 1417969997
• ISBN13: 9781417969999
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"