Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Giordano Bruno is a book written by Annie Besant that tells the life story of Giordano Bruno, an Italian philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician who lived during the Renaissance period. The book provides a comprehensive account of Bruno's life, beginning with his early years in Nola, Italy, and his education in Naples. It then follows his journey as a Dominican friar, his travels throughout Europe, and his eventual imprisonment and trial by the Inquisition for his controversial beliefs. Besant's book delves into Bruno's philosophical and scientific ideas, including his belief in an infinite universe and his rejection of the traditional Aristotelian worldview. The book also explores Bruno's influence on later thinkers, such as Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton. Overall, The Story of Giordano Bruno is a fascinating account of one of the most important thinkers of the Renaissance period, and provides a valuable insight into the intellectual and religious climate of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and science.THIS 37 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Giordano Bruno: Theosophy�������s Apostle in the Sixteenth Century, by Annie Besant. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595471.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.
