Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love.

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By Dava Sobel

Published By Walker & Company

Year Published 1999

Book Format - Hard cover

Summary

This book is a biography of Galileo, using the remarkable surviving letters of Galileo’s daughter. This book dramatically recolors the personality and accomplishments of a mythic figure whose 17th century clash with Catholic doctrine. It offers insights that defined the schism between science and religion.

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By Dava Sobel

Published By Walker & Company

Year Published 1999

Book Format - Hard cover

Summary

This book is a biography of Galileo, using the remarkable surviving letters of Galileo’s daughter. This book dramatically recolors the personality and accomplishments of a mythic figure whose 17th century clash with Catholic doctrine. It offers insights that defined the schism between science and religion.

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By Dava Sobel

Published By Walker & Company

Year Published 1999

Book Format - Hard cover

Summary

This book is a biography of Galileo, using the remarkable surviving letters of Galileo’s daughter. This book dramatically recolors the personality and accomplishments of a mythic figure whose 17th century clash with Catholic doctrine. It offers insights that defined the schism between science and religion.

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