Masterly and authoritative, this book by the foremost scholar on the 16th-century astronomer provides lucid accounts of the development and progress of the Copernican theory as well as a fascinating portrait of the man who clarified the basis for modern cosmology. 41 figures. 6 halftones. Unabridged republication of Copernicus: The Founder of Modern Astronomy, originally published by Thomas Yoseloff, New York, 1957.
The Astronomical Revolution: Copernicus—Kepler—Borelli by Alexandre Koyré Lucid study illuminates contributions of three great pioneers in astronomy whose 16th- and 17th-century work transformed the human conception of the universe. Includes key passages from original works. 59 illustrations.
Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences by Galileo Galilei As enjoyable as it is important, this classic encompasses 30 years of highly original experiments and theories. Its lively expositions discuss dynamics, elasticity, sound, strength of materials, and more. 126 diagrams.