This collection presents the pivotal texts that chronicle the Copernican Revolution, a transformative period in human history. Through the words of pioneering astronomers and mathematicians, readers witness the shift from a geocentric to a heliocentric understanding of the cosmos, fundamentally altering humanity's view of its place in the universe.

Why You Should Read?

• Access primary source excerpts from key figures like Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Descartes, and Newton.
• Understand the intellectual foundations and progression of the scientific revolution.
• Experience the evolution of cosmology from the late 15th to the 18th century.
• Features expert translation, notes, and an introduction by Aviva Rothman.