The Astronomical Revolution: Copernicus--Kepler--Borelli

Lucid scholarly study illuminates contributions of three great pioneers whose 16th- and 17th-century work completely altered humanity's conception of the universe. Includes many key passages from the writings of Copernicus, Kepler, and Borelli. Translated by Dr. R. E. W. Maddison, the Librarian of the Royal Astronomical Society. 59 black-and-white illustrations.