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100 1 _aWegg-Prosser, F. R.
_q(Francis Richard),
_d1824-
245 1 0 _aGalileo and His Judges
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-06-15
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAstronomers -- Italy -- Biography
653 _aGalilei, Galileo, 1564-1642 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
653 _aAstronomy -- Italy -- History -- 16th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62402
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