Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia by Karl von Gebler
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"Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia" by Karl von Gebler is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and trials of the renowned scientist Galileo Galilei, particularly focusing on his interactions and conflicts with the Roman Catholic Church and the repercussions of his astronomical discoveries. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances surrounding Galileo's persecution and the historical context of the
scientific debates of his time. The opening of the work begins with a letter from the author to the translator, expressing a desire for the findings from his research on Galileo's trial to reach a broader audience, especially the English-speaking world. It highlights the evolution of the author’s research, which draws on documents from the Vatican that shed light on Galileo’s confrontation with the Church, revealing not just the veracity of certain documents related to the trial, but also the historical significance of Galileo's work. This part of the text sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Galileo's early years, his groundbreaking discoveries in mechanics and astronomy, and the subsequent ecclesiastical conflicts that defined his later life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gebler, Karl von, 1850-1878 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Sturge, G. (George), Mrs. |
| LoC No. | 43050041 |
| Uniform Title | Galileo Galilei und die Römische Curie. English |
| Title |
Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia From Authentic Sources |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Religion and science -- History |
| Subject | Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642 |
| Subject | Catholic Church. Curia romana |
| Subject | Astronomers -- Italy -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60215 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1063 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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