Galileo Galilei And The Roman Curia

Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia is a book written by Karl von Gebler that explores the conflict between Galileo Galilei, a renowned Italian astronomer, and the Roman Catholic Church during the 17th century. The book delves into the historical context of the time, including the scientific advancements and religious beliefs of the era, and how they intersected with Galileo's work. It also examines the power dynamics at play between the Church and the scientific community, as well as Galileo's personal beliefs and motivations. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to Galileo's trial and subsequent condemnation by the Church for his support of the heliocentric model of the solar system. Overall, Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia offers a comprehensive and insightful look into one of the most famous conflicts between science and religion in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.