The Martyrs of Science, or, the Lives of Galileo, Tycho Brahe, and Kepler

David Brewster (1781 - 1868)

“The martyrs of Science” gives a brief biography of Galileo, Brahe and Kepler. These three men played a pivotal role in the scientific revolution during the early modern period. This book throws light upon their lives, their scientific achievements, adversities which they faced for their work and how they transformed the lives of the future generations forever. It also provides evidence which establishes that the work carried out by them are original irrespective of the claims by other men who tried in vain to rob them of their honor. The author highlights some of their fallacies which hindered their progress. (Summary by Λ)

Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography, Astronomy, Physics & Mechanics

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Life of Galileo, Chapter I bala
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Play 02 Life of Galileo, Chapter II bala
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Play 03 Life of Galileo, Chapter III bala
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Play 04 Life of Galileo, Chapter IV bala
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Play 05 Life of Galileo, Chapter V bala
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Play 06 Life of Galileo, Chapter VI bala
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Play 07 Life of Tycho Brahe, Chapter VII bala
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Play 08 Life of Tycho Brahe, Chapter VIII bala
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Play 09 Life of Tycho Brahe, Chapter IX bala
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Play 10 Life of Tycho Brahe, Chapter X bala
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Play 11 Life of John Kepler, Chapter XI bala
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Play 12 Life of John Kepler, Chapter XII bala
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Play 13 Life of John Kepler, Chapter XIII bala
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Play 14 Life of John Kepler, Chapter XIV bala
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