The Martyrs Of Science Or The Lives Of Galileo, Tycho Brahe And Kepler

By David Brewster and Sir Brewster

Book Overview

""The Martyrs of Science"" is a biographical work by David Brewster that chronicles the lives of three prominent scientists: Galileo Galilei, Tycho Brahe, and Johannes Kepler. The book explores the significant contributions made by these individuals to the field of astronomy and science as a whole, as well as the challenges they faced due to their groundbreaking ideas and discoveries. Brewster delves into the personal lives of each scientist, exploring their upbringing, education, and early careers. He also examines the political and religious climates of their respective eras, highlighting the conflicts and controversies that arose as a result of their work. Through detailed accounts of their scientific achievements, including Galileo's use of the telescope to observe the moons of Jupiter and Kepler's laws of planetary motion, Brewster paints a vivid picture of the scientific revolution that took place in the 16th and 17th centuries. Overall, ""The Martyrs of Science"" provides a captivating and informative look at the lives and legacies of three influential figures in the history of science.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: 1428641475
• ISBN13: 9781428641471
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"