| Description |
x, 340 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| ISBN |
9780674736917 hardcover : alkaline paper |
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0674736915 hardcover : alkaline paper |
| Note |
Translated from the Italian. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Prologue -- From the Low Countries -- The Venetian archipelago -- Breaking news : glass and envelopes -- In a flash -- Peregrinations -- The battle of Prague -- Across the English Channel : poets, philosophers, and astronomers -- Conquering France -- Milan : at the court of "King" Federico -- The dark skies of Florence -- The Roman mission -- In motion : Portugal, India, China -- Epilogue. |
| Library Class |
Astronomy E200
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| Subject |
Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642.
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Telescopes -- Europe -- History -- 17th century.
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Astronomical instruments -- Europe -- History -- 17th century.
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Astronomy -- History -- 17th century.
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| Other Author |
Camerota, Michele, author.
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Giudice, Franco, author.
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Bolton, Catherine, translator.
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