David Wootton guides us through four centuries of Western thought to show how new ideas about politics, ethics, and economics... Læs mere
Galileo (1564-1642) is one of the most important and controversial figures in the history of science. Tackling Galileo as astronomer, engineer and author, the author places him at the centre of Renaissance culture. He traces Galileo through his early rebellious years onwards.
In this book David Wootton assesses Sarpi's public opinions in the light of the views expressed in his private papers, reinterprets his life work as... Læs mere
The first monograph on Peter Cameron, one of the most successful 'offenders-turned-artists' working in Britan during the last 30 years,