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Author Montgomery, James
Author Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851
Editor Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859
Title Eminent literary and scientific men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Vol. 2 (of 3)
Note Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Galileo -- Guicciardini -- Vittoria Colonna -- Guarini -- Tasso -- Chiabrera -- Tassoni -- Marini -- Filicaja -- Metastasio -- Goldoni -- Alfieri -- Monti -- Ugo Foscolo.
Credits Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary "Eminent Literary and Scientific Men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Vol. 2" conducted by the Rev. Dionysius Lardner is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses on the lives of notable figures, particularly in the fields of literature and science, from Italy, Spain, and Portugal, with a specific emphasis on Galileo Galilei as a pioneering figure whose life embodies both triumph and adversity. The work likely aims to highlight the contributions and challenges faced by these eminent men during their respective eras. The opening of this volume begins with a comprehensive examination of the life and achievements of Galileo Galilei, underscoring his significant impact on science and philosophy while also addressing the persecution he faced due to his beliefs. It details his early education, the development of his scientific principles, and the tensions between his revolutionary ideas and the established Aristotelian doctrines of his time. As Galileo gains prominence and faces opposition, the narrative conveys how his discoveries brought him both acclaim and condemnation, setting the stage for the dramatic conflicts with contemporary authorities, ultimately culminating in his famous trial by the Inquisition. The portrayal presents not just a biography, but a broader commentary on the relationship between science, religion, and societal progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class CT: History: Biography
Subject Authors -- Biography
Subject Scientists -- Biography
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EBook-No. 65110
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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