A lavishly illustrated exploration of the life and science of Galileo, taking us on a journey into the world of the Italian Renaissance at a crucial time of change
"A Springwood book"--Title page verso
Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-225) and index
Medieval madrigals -- The hidden laws of nature -- The perspiculum -- The starry messenger -- The face of the Inquisition -- Heresy -- But it does move -- A shrunken universe -- Science rising