The Universe of Galileo and Newton - William Bixby

Part of the prestigious Horizon Caravel series, this 1966 hardback explores how two scientific giants transformed our understanding of the universe. William Bixby presents companion biographies of Galileo (1564-1642) and Newton (1642-1727), showing the remarkable continuum of thought connecting these revolutionary thinkers.

Galileo, the argumentative "wrangler" who insisted the universe be examined through telescopes rather than philosophy books, provided the first breakthrough. Newton, the secretive Cambridge mathematician, carried this work forward to formulate the universal law of gravitation that explained the working of the cosmos.

The book traces their contrasting temperaments - Galileo at the centre of theological controversy with the Inquisition, Newton as the respected recluse at Cambridge - whilst highlighting their shared insistence on tangible experiment and observation as the foundation of scientific inquiry.

Originally published by American Heritage Publishing Company, this 154-page volume features the hallmark quality of the Horizon Caravel series: luxuriant colour reproductions, detailed drawings and photographs that bring the scientific revolution vividly to life.

Condition: Preloved hardback in good used condition. One-off secondhand item from our vintage collection.

ISBN: 0304929956 / 978-0304929955