Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei is a central figure of the scientific revolution of the modern age. His inventive genius and urge to discover are world-renowned, the debate with the church dictates Galilei's image until today. The author presents a biography on Galilei's work and achievements, which summarises the research findings so far and re-evaluates them. There are no anecdotes or life stories. It focuses on Galilei=s role in revolutionising the worldview in the 17th century, as well as the meaning of sci ...