GALILEO'S DAUGHTER: A HISTORICAL MEMOIR OF SCIENCE, FAITH, AND LOVE.
by Dava Sobel
Description
This compelling narrative delves into the life of Galileo Galilei, the father of modern science, through the intimate lens of his eldest daughter, Suor Maria Celeste. Inspired by her poignant letters, the book illuminates Galileo's groundbreaking discoveries and his tumultuous conflict with the Catholic Church, which ultimately led to his house arrest. It masterfully weaves together the public drama of scientific revolution with the private world of faith and family, offering a profound portrait of a father and daughter bound by love and intellect. The story unfolds against the backdrop of 17th-century Italy, exploring humanity's changing perception of the cosmos and the enduring tension between scientific inquiry and religious doctrine.
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paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published Oct 1, 1999
436 pages
ISBN: 9780802713438
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First Published
1999
Language
eng
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