Behind the Scenes at Galileo's Trial

Behind the Scenes at Galileo's Trial Including the First English Translation of Melchior Inchofer's Tractatus Syllepticus

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Publisher's Synopsis

Galileo's trial in 1633 before the Roman Inquisition is one of the most frequently mentioned topics in the history of science. Galileo's encounter with the Catholic Church was a major turning point in the history of western culture. This work discusses both legal and theologial behind-the-scenes aspects of Galileo's trial.

Book information

ISBN: 9780268022013
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
Imprint: University of Notre Dame Press
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition
DEWEY: 520.92
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 264
Weight: 508g
Height: 233mm
Width: 160mm
Spine width: 22mm