Galileo in Rome

Galileo in Rome
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 9780195165982
ISBN-13 : 0195165985
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Book Synopsis Galileo in Rome by : William R. Shea

Download or read book Galileo in Rome written by William R. Shea and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-09-25 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two leading authorities on Galileo offer a brilliant revisionist look at the career of the great Italian scientist.


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