Publisher's Synopsis
""An Account of the Astronomical Discoveries of Kepler: Including a Historical Review of the Systems"" is a book written by Robert Small and published in 1804. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the work of Johannes Kepler, a prominent astronomer and mathematician of the 17th century. The author discusses Kepler's most significant discoveries, including his three laws of planetary motion and his explanation of the motions of the planets. The book also includes a historical review of the various astronomical systems that were prevalent at the time, including the Ptolemaic system and the Copernican system. The author provides a detailed analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each system and how Kepler's discoveries challenged and ultimately transformed the field of astronomy. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy or the work of Johannes Kepler.Including A Historical Review Of The Systems Which Had Successively Prevailed Before His Time, 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.
