A more perfect heaven how Nicolaus Copernicus revolutionized the cosmos
by Sobel, Dava.
Summary
Sobel paints an unforgettable portrait of the Copernican Revolution. Encouraged by his German protégé, Polish cleric Nicolaus Copernicus published his heliocentric model of the universe, tantalizing 16th-century mathematicians and scientists--and triggering a groundswell of opposition. Full description