The Earth moves: Galileo and the Roman Inquisition

Galileo Galilei is a seminal figure in the history of science. His 1633 trial before the Holy Office of the Inquisition is the prime drama in the history of the conflict between science and religion. In Galileo's day, Rome was the capital of a sovereign theocratic power, which in 1600 had execu...

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Main Author: Hofstadter, Dan (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York, NY [u.a.] Atlas & Co c 2009
In:Year: 2009
Reviews:[Rezension von: Hofstadter, Dan, The Earth Moves: Galileo and the Roman Inquisition. Great Discoveries] (2012) (Swinford, Dean)
Edition:1. ed.
Series/Journal:Great discoveries
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Galilei, Galileo 1564-1642 / Process / Inquisition / Geschichte 1632
B Catholic church / World view / Natural sciences / History
Further subjects:B Science, Renaissance
B Catholic Church (Italy) History 17th century
B Astronomy Religious aspects Christianity History of doctrines 17th century
B Galilei, Galileo 1564-1642 Trials, litigation, etc
B Catholic Church History 17th century Italy
B Galilei, Galileo (1564-1642) Trials, litigation, etc
B Catholic Church Doctrines History 17th century
B Catholic Church Doctrines History 17th century
B Inquisition Italy Rome

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