Galileo and the Inquisition

Galileo and the Inquisition is a non-fiction book written by Sir Oliver Lodge that explores the life and work of Galileo Galilei, one of the most famous scientists and astronomers in history. The book delves into Galileo's struggles with the Catholic Church during the 17th century, as he challenged the traditional views of the universe and advocated for the Copernican model of the solar system.Lodge provides a detailed account of Galileo's life, including his early years as a student, his work as a mathematician and astronomer, and his eventual conflict with the Church. The book examines the events leading up to Galileo's trial by the Inquisition, his imprisonment, and his eventual recantation of his beliefs.Throughout the book, Lodge examines the cultural and historical context of Galileo's life, including the political and religious tensions of the time. He also explores the scientific and philosophical debates that surrounded Galileo's work, including his contributions to the development of the telescope and his observations of the moons of Jupiter.Overall, Galileo and the Inquisition is a fascinating and comprehensive account of one of the most important figures in the history of science, and his struggles with the powerful forces of religion and politics.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pioneers of Science, by Sir Oliver Lodge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766135004.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.