Before Galileo Before Galileo The Birth of Modern Science in Medieval Europe John Freely Duckworth Overlook2012Paperback348pp Illustrated233x156mm 9780715645369 Product Code: 507174 Details Histories of Western science often begin their narrative with Galileo’s battle to gain acceptance for Copernicus’ heliocentric model. But physicist Jo... DetailsBackDetailsHistories of Western science often begin their narrative with Galileo’s battle to gain acceptance for Copernicus’ heliocentric model. But physicist John Freely sets out ‘to right this historical injustice’ by showing how a succession of European scholars as far back as the Dark Ages paved the way for the exciting discoveries of later centuries. Discussing the influential work of such figures as the Venerable Bede and Albertus Magnus, he identifies those ‘giants’ on whose shoulders Newton said he was standing.See MoreSee Less publ £12.99now £6.99 Qty Qty-+ Add to Basket CategoriesMedieval HistoryScienceTagsHistory of science
