Title: Galileo
Description: Galileo (1564-1642) is one of the most important and controversial figures in the history of science. Tackling Galileo as astronomer, engineer, and author, this book places him at the centre of Renaissance culture. It draws extensively on Galileo's voluminous letters, many of which were self-censored and sly.
Subjects: Astronomers, Biography, Galilei, galileo, 1564-1642, Italy, biography, Astronomy, History
Places: Italy
People: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)