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James Hannam
Medieval Science
Historical Achievements
Philosophers Contributions
Scientific Exploration
Myths Debunked
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Book Summary
God's Philosophers by James Hannam invites you to examine the roots of modern science. This gripping history shows that the medieval world was not the dark, uncivilized era it is often imagined to be, but a dynamic period of inquiry that laid groundwork for figures like Galileo and Newton. Written for curious readers of history and science—teens to adults who love a good story of ideas—God's Philosophers carries an adventurous, educational tone that invites you to rethink what you know about the past.
In God's Philosophers, the narrative moves across six centuries of European thinking, blending biography, theory, and breakthrough into a readable journey. You’ll meet Buridan, Oresme, and Bradwardine alongside familiar figures like Roger Bacon, William of Ockham, and Saint Thomas Aquinas, all wrestling with how the natural world works. The book challenges common myths—Columbus didn’t prove Earth’s shape, the Inquisition and censorship aren’t the whole story—while showing how inventions such as spectacles and mechanical clocks emerged in thirteenth‑century Europe. With vivid illustrations and clear explanations, the pace stays accessible and engaging, inviting you to savor curiosity as a driver of progress.
After finishing God's Philosophers, readers gain a nuanced appreciation for the medieval world and the seeds of modern science. It leaves you inspired by centuries of curiosity and the ingenuity that connects past and present, inviting you to see knowledge as a shared human journey.
Product Details
Author
James Hannam
Publisher
Icon Books
Language
English
SKU
BK0473083
ISBN
9781848311503
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 699
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