The Lord of Uraniborg: A Biography of Tycho Brahe

The Lord of Uraniborg is a comprehensive biography of Tycho Brahe, father of modern astronomy, famed alchemist and litt rateur of the sixteenth-century Danish Renaissance. Written in a lively and engaging style, Victor Thoren's biography offers interesting perspectives on Tycho's life and presents alternative analyses of virtually every aspect of his scientific work. A range of readers interested in astronomy, history of astronomy and the history of science will find this book fascinating.

Author: Victor E. Thoren
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 02/01/2007
Pages: 536
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.71lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.19d
ISBN: 9780521033077

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