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GALILEO'S DAUGHTER: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Loveby Sobel, Dava
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DescriptionPenguin (Non-Classics). Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Clean pages and coverSoftcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Book summaryDrawing from over 100 recently translated letters, this historical account chronicles the life of the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei by examining his relationship with his eldest daughter, Virginia, a cloistered nun. This biography places their correspondence in historical context, detailing the religious and political climate of Galileo's time that led to his eventual conviction in 1633 for defending the Copernican system. A New York Times Notable Book for 1999. |
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