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On Tycho's Island
Explores Brahe's wide range of activities which encompass much more than his reputed role of astronomer. Christianson broadens this singular perspective by portraying Brahe as Platonic philosopher, Paracelsian chemist, Ovidian poet, and devoted family man.
Preface; Part I. On Tycho's Island: Introduction; 1. In King Frederick's service (1575--1576); 2. Junker and peasants (1576--1581); 3. Among friends (1570--1576); 4. Founding the familia (1576--1584); 5. Breakthrough (1584--1587); 6. The problem of continuity (1580--1591); 7. The school of Europe (1591--1593); 8. Magdalene and calumny (1593--1597); 9. The Tempest (1597); 10. Epilogue: in search of Maecenas (1597--1601); 11. Legacy; Part II. Tycho Brahe's coworkers: Bibliography; Index.
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| Pm Supplier | CUP/ Cambridge University Press |
|---|---|
| Pm Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Pm Isbn 10 | 052165081X |
| Pm Isbn 13 | 9780521650816 |
| Pm Publication Date | 1999-12-13 |
| Pm Width | 162 |
| Pm Author | Christianson, John Robert |
| Pm Height | 29 |
| Pm Longness | 235 |
- Author: Christianson, John Robert
- Page Count: 464
On Tycho's Island
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- Author: Christianson, John Robert
- Page Count: 464
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