Augustine to Galileo: Science in the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern Times, Thirteenth to Seventeenth Centuries by A.C. Crombie (Vintage 1969 Illustrated Edition)

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“Augustine to Galileo: Science in the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern Times, Thirteenth to Seventeenth Centuries” is a book written by A.C. Crombie. Published in 1952, it is a historical examination of the development of science during the transition from the late Middle Ages to the early modern period. The book provides insights into the intellectual and scientific achievements of this period, covering the thirteenth to seventeenth centuries.

A.C. Crombie explores the evolution of scientific thought, examining the contributions of key figures and the changing methodologies in various scientific disciplines. The book covers a broad range of topics, including natural philosophy, astronomy, alchemy, and the beginnings of experimental science.