Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Nicholas Copernicus 1543-1943"" written by Stephen P. Mizwa is a detailed account of the life and works of the famous Polish astronomer, Nicholas Copernicus. The book covers the period from 1543, the year of Copernicus' death, to 1943, the 400th anniversary of his groundbreaking work ""De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium"" (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres).The book provides a comprehensive overview of Copernicus' life, including his education, his work as a physician and church canon, and his contributions to astronomy. The author delves into the historical context of Copernicus' time, including the prevailing beliefs about the universe and the challenges faced by scientists in challenging these beliefs.The book also explores the impact of Copernicus' work on the scientific community and its influence on subsequent scientific discoveries. The author discusses the controversies that arose from Copernicus' revolutionary ideas and the reactions of the church and other religious institutions to his work.Overall, ""Nicholas Copernicus 1543-1943"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in the history of science. It provides readers with an in-depth understanding of Copernicus' life and work, and its impact on the scientific community and the world at large.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.
