Groundbreakers
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A biography of Galileo. As well as providing a full life story and analysis of his work, it places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The book includes quotes and writings from newspapers and journals of the time; a look at the ongoing impact of his work; and information about his rivals and the men and women who affected his life and work.
This volume is part of a biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers of science. As well as providing the life story of Galileo and an analysis of his work, this book places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The book includes: a look at the ongoing impact of Galileo's work; quotes and writings from the newspapers and journals of the time; and information about the men and women who affected his life and work.