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Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, Ptolemaic and Copernican, Second Revised edition - Softcover
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This 1967 edition of the Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems is a revision of a 1953 edition. It includes a foreword by Albert Einstein, which is presented in en face German and English versions.
The translation itself is based on the definitive National Edition prepared under the direction of Antonio Favaro and published at Florence in 1897. The material specifically added to the text by Galileo himself after publication of the first edition (1632) has been included as well. In addition, the margins of the book include translations of Galileo's own postils (running notes), placed as nearly as possible beside their textual references.
The translation itself is based on the definitive National Edition prepared under the direction of Antonio Favaro and published at Florence in 1897. The material specifically added to the text by Galileo himself after publication of the first edition (1632) has been included as well. In addition, the margins of the book include translations of Galileo's own postils (running notes), placed as nearly as possible beside their textual references.
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Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, Ptolemaic and Copernican, Second Revised Edition
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ISBN 13: 9780520004504
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Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, Ptolemaic and Copernican, Second Revised Edition
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Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, Ptolemaic and Copernican, Second Revised edition
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Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, Ptolemaic and Copernican, Second Revised Edition
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Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Galileo's outstanding scientific work supporting the new Copernican conception of the universe (which led to the famous trial). In the form of a conversation among characters named Salviati, Sagredo, & Simplicio. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123712427
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DIALOGUE CONCERNING THE TWO CHIEF WORLD SYSTEMS - PTOLEMAIC AND COPERNICAN
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University of California Press, Berkeley, 1970
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Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems: Ptolemaic and Copernican
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Univ of California Pr, Berkeley, CA, 1967
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ISBN 13: 9780520004504
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Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems -- Ptolemaic & Copernican
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University of California Press, Berkeley, California, 1967
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Paperbound. Condition: Very Good. 4th Printing. Description: Printed with wide outer margins to allow for the annotated notes; includes a few (very few) drawings. Foreword by Albert Einstein. ''Augmented by Galileo's handwritten additions in his own copy of the first edition, this classic in the history of science is reprinted unabridged from the first completely new translation in three centuries. The translation conveys in modern English the fiery spirit of the original Dialogue.'' BINDING/CONDITION: paperbound; Very Good condition. notes, index. 8vo (8 inches tall). 505 pages. Seller Inventory # 069429