Sobel, Dava
A More Perfect Heaven: How Copernicus Revolutionised the Cosmos
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408822388
- author:
- Sobel, Dava
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, 1701-1900
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Dava Sobel's A More Perfect Heaven tells the story of Nicolaus Copernicus and his revolutionary heliocentric theory. In 1514, Copernicus outlined his idea that the sun, not the earth, is at the centre of our universe, defying common sense and received wisdom. Over the next two decades, he expanded his theory in secret, compiling a book-length manuscript that sparked interest among mathematicians and scientists across Europe. For fear of ridicule, Copernicus refused to publish his work until 1543, when a young German mathematician named Georg Joachim Rheticus helped arrange its publication. Sobel's book chronicles the conflicting personalities and extraordinary discoveries that shaped the Copernican Revolution, including Rheticus's struggle to convince Copernicus to let his manuscript see the light of day. Through her elegant and compelling style, Sobel brings to life this pivotal moment in history, exploring the tensions between science and faith, and the courage it took for Copernicus to challenge conventional wisdom.
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