Conversations with Galileo
A Fictional Dialogue Based on Biographical Facts
by William Shea
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Pub Date Nov 12 2019 | Archive Date Dec 10 2019
Watkins | Watkins Publishing
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Description
Imagined by a renowned cosmologist who holds an academic post at Galileo's old university, this fictionalised conversation presents the essential biography of a man who transformed our view of the universe.
When Galileo Galilei pointed his telescope to the skies, he ushered in a scientific revolution: the Moon turned out to be covered with mountains and craters, stars popped out of nowhere, and four satellites were found to be orbiting Jupiter. His discovery of the phases of Venus in 1610 forever shattered the notion that the Sun orbited the Earth and transformed humanity's sense of itself and its place in the cosmos. It also contributed to the demise of the idea that knowledge about the world was to be found in ancient texts or supernatural authority.
Eavesdrop on an enlightening conversation, and make your own discoveries - about Galileo's life in the Medici court, his love of wine and women, and how he came to spend his last eight years under house arrest.
When Galileo Galilei pointed his telescope to the skies, he ushered in a scientific revolution: the Moon turned out to be covered with mountains and craters, stars popped out of nowhere, and four satellites were found to be orbiting Jupiter. His discovery of the phases of Venus in 1610 forever shattered the notion that the Sun orbited the Earth and transformed humanity's sense of itself and its place in the cosmos. It also contributed to the demise of the idea that knowledge about the world was to be found in ancient texts or supernatural authority.
Eavesdrop on an enlightening conversation, and make your own discoveries - about Galileo's life in the Medici court, his love of wine and women, and how he came to spend his last eight years under house arrest.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781786782496 |
| PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 128 |
Featured Reviews
Ciaran M, Reviewer
This is an incredibly informative and entertaining book based on one of the most important figures in history. The period during which Galileo lived was extremely turbulent and prescriptive which ultimately caused him to lose his freedom for something as crucial as enlightening the world on the movements of the earth! The book is well structured and pitched at a level so that anyone can enjoy. Having read this, I will look out for others in the series and more books covering this period in history.
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