Publisher's Synopsis
Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia is a historical non-fiction book written by Karl Von Gebler. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of Galileo Galilei, a famous Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician who made significant contributions to the scientific revolution of the 17th century. The book focuses on the conflict between Galileo and the Roman Catholic Church, particularly the Roman Curia, which accused him of heresy for promoting the heliocentric theory of the universe. The book explores the political, social, and religious factors that led to this conflict, including the power struggles between the Church and the emerging scientific community, the influence of the Counter-Reformation, and the personal beliefs of key figures in the Church.The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the trial and condemnation of Galileo, including the role of the Inquisition, the arguments and evidence presented by both sides, and the aftermath of the trial. The book also examines Galileo's life and work outside of the trial, including his scientific discoveries, his relationships with other prominent scientists and thinkers of the time, and his impact on the development of modern science.Overall, Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia is a well-researched and engaging account of one of the most significant conflicts between science and religion in history, and the life of one of the most important scientific figures of all 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.