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LoC No.: 06017075

Title: Galileo and His Judges

Note: Reading ease score: 42.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "Galileo and His Judges" by F. R. Wegg-Prosser is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the tumultuous interactions between Galileo Galilei, the renowned astronomer and physicist, and the ecclesiastical authorities of his time, particularly focusing on the controversies surrounding his heliocentric theory. It examines Galileo's life, his astronomical contributions, and the significant trials he faced, characterized by rigid adherence to traditional beliefs within the Church that conflicted with his revolutionary ideas. The opening of the work sets the stage by discussing the state of astronomical knowledge prior to Galileo's innovations, highlighting the prevailing belief in a geocentric universe upheld by influential figures like Aristotle and Ptolemy. Wegg-Prosser provides a historical overview of early astronomical theories from Greek philosophers to the pivotal ideas of Copernicus, emphasizing the gradual shift towards heliocentrism. This backdrop is crucial to understanding the magnitude of Galileo's discoveries and the challenges he would face as he challenged the entrenched views of the Church and academia. The narrative promises to dissect the implications of his conflict with religious doctrines and the broader scientific community, suggesting a complex interplay between faith and reason that resonates through history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wegg-Prosser, F. R. (Francis Richard), 1824-

EBook No.: 62402

Published: Jun 15, 2020

Downloads: 60

Language: English

Subject: Astronomers -- Italy -- Biography

Subject: Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642 -- Trials, litigation, etc.

Subject: Astronomy -- Italy -- History -- 16th century

LoCC: Science: Astronomy

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06017075

Title: Galileo and His Judges

Note: Reading ease score: 42.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Galileo and His Judges" by F. R. Wegg-Prosser is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the tumultuous interactions between Galileo Galilei, the renowned astronomer and physicist, and the ecclesiastical authorities of his time, particularly focusing on the controversies surrounding his heliocentric theory. It examines Galileo's life, his astronomical contributions, and the significant trials he faced, characterized by rigid adherence to traditional beliefs within the Church that conflicted with his revolutionary ideas. The opening of the work sets the stage by discussing the state of astronomical knowledge prior to Galileo's innovations, highlighting the prevailing belief in a geocentric universe upheld by influential figures like Aristotle and Ptolemy. Wegg-Prosser provides a historical overview of early astronomical theories from Greek philosophers to the pivotal ideas of Copernicus, emphasizing the gradual shift towards heliocentrism. This backdrop is crucial to understanding the magnitude of Galileo's discoveries and the challenges he would face as he challenged the entrenched views of the Church and academia. The narrative promises to dissect the implications of his conflict with religious doctrines and the broader scientific community, suggesting a complex interplay between faith and reason that resonates through history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wegg-Prosser, F. R. (Francis Richard), 1824-

EBook No.: 62402

Published: Jun 15, 2020

Downloads: 60

Language: English

Subject: Astronomers -- Italy -- Biography

Subject: Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642 -- Trials, litigation, etc.

Subject: Astronomy -- Italy -- History -- 16th century

LoCC: Science: Astronomy

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.