Galileo And His Judges (1889)

Galileo And His Judges is a historical book written by Francis Richard Wegg-Prosser in 1889. The book provides an in-depth account of the trial of Galileo Galilei a renowned Italian astronomer physicist and mathematician who was accused of heresy by the Catholic Church in the 17th century. The book explores the events leading up to the trial including Galileo's scientific discoveries and his conflict with the Church over his support for the Copernican theory of heliocentrism. The author also examines the legal proceedings of the trial and the role played by the Inquisition in Galileo's conviction. Wegg-Prosser presents a detailed analysis of the evidence presented at the trial including Galileo's own defense and offers a critical assessment of the verdict and its implications for science and religion. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science the relationship between science and religion and the impact of Galileo's trial on the development of modern science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.