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Step into the enigmatic realm of 16th-century science, where stargazers and alchemists shared workspaces. Violet Moller's 'Inside the Stargazer's Palace' unveils a captivating era when Copernicus' heliocentric theory challenged centuries of scholarly assumptions, ushering in a new age of empirical observation and rational thought.
Yet, this nascent scientific revolution didn't entirely dispel the mystical. Potions and charms coexisted with gleaming brass instruments and scholarly tomes, as the boundary between natural and supernatural remained blurred. Moller expertly guides readers through this fascinating period, from Tycho Brahe's frosty Danish observatory to John Dee's sulphurous workshop, painting a vivid picture of early European science's multifaceted culture.
With meticulous research and engaging prose, Moller resurrects a forgotten world where all knowledge, no matter how esoteric, was pursued with genuine curiosity. She introduces us to the era's trailblazers, navigating a landscape of temperamental scientists, capricious patrons, and religious controversy. This gripping narrative transports readers to unfamiliar places and introduces them to lesser-known figures, breathing life into the antechamber of the modern world.
'Inside the Stargazer's Palace' offers a fresh perspective on the transformation of science in 16th-century Northern Europe, illuminating the intricate tapestry of ideas that laid the foundation for our contemporary understanding of the cosmos.
Book ISBN: | 9780861547524 |
Book Author: | Violet Moller |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Oneworld Publications |
Book Publisher: | Oneworld Publications |
Book Dimensions: | 240 x 170 x 30 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-06-13 |
Book Pagination: | 304 pages |
Book Weight: | 506g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’