The Life Of Giordano Bruno

By J. Lewis McIntyre

Book Overview

The Life of Giordano Bruno, written by J. Lewis McIntyre, is a biography of the Italian philosopher and astronomer who lived during the Renaissance era. The book provides a detailed account of Bruno's life, from his early years as a Dominican friar to his final days as a heretic burned at the stake by the Roman Catholic Church.McIntyre delves into Bruno's controversial ideas, including his belief in an infinite universe and his rejection of traditional Christian doctrine. The author also explores Bruno's travels throughout Europe, where he encountered influential figures such as Sir Philip Sidney and Queen Elizabeth I.Throughout the book, McIntyre examines the political and religious climate of the time, shedding light on the tensions between the Catholic Church and the emerging Protestant movement. He also provides insight into the intellectual and cultural movements of the Renaissance, which Bruno was a part of.Overall, The Life of Giordano Bruno is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and ideas of one of history's most intriguing thinkers.THIS 120 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Giordano Bruno, by J. Lewis McIntyre. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591417.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: 1417990171
• ISBN13: 9781417990177
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"