God's Philosophers
by:
James Hannam (author)
Presents a narrative history that reveals the roots of modern science in the medieval world. This book debunks many of the myths about the Middle Ages, showing that medieval people did not think the earth is flat, nor did Columbus 'prove' that it is a sphere; the Inquisition burnt nobody for...
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Presents a narrative history that reveals the roots of modern science in the medieval world. This book debunks many of the myths about the Middle Ages, showing that medieval people did not think the earth is flat, nor did Columbus 'prove' that it is a sphere; the Inquisition burnt nobody for their science nor was Copernicus afraid of persecution.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781848310704 (1848310706)
Publish date: January 1st 2009
Publisher: Icon Books
Pages no: 320
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
History,
Science,
Historical Fiction,
Medieval,
Religion,
Philosophy,
Christian,
History Of Science,
Church,
European History,
Church History
Well written, interesting and informative.