Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems Ptolemaic & Copernican. [Hardcover]

Foreword by Albert Einstein. Galileo Galilei. Translated by Stillman Drake (Author)

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Publication Date: 1953

It requires the reading of Galileo's own words to appreciate the extraordinary lucidity with which he was able to describe the problems of physical science. Mr. Drake's translation of the original Italian text and his many careful commentaries will be of the utmost importance to all scientists.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 496 pages
Publisher: University of California Pr; 1ST edition (1953)
Language: English
ASIN: B000V640MW
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 1.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,088,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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