Repcheck, Jack
Copernicus' Secret: How the Scientific Revolution Began
- ISBN 13:
- 9780743289528
- author:
- Repcheck, Jack
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- Biography / Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The story of Nicolaus Copernicus' groundbreaking work is one of secrecy and serendipity. In the early Renaissance, Copernicus, a cleric and scientific genius, dared to challenge the prevailing view that the earth was at the centre of the universe. His theory, which posited that the planets revolved around the sun, was revolutionary - yet he kept it hidden from the world for nearly two decades. It wasn't until a young mathematics professor named Georg Joachim Rheticus stumbled upon Copernicus' ideas that his work began to spread. Rheticus' determination and courage led him to travel to Poland, where he met Copernicus in a small cathedral town. This chance encounter marked one of the most significant moments in history. Copernicus' legacy is a testament to the power of intellectual curiosity and perseverance. His story serves as a reminder that even the most radical ideas can change the course of human understanding.
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