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Kepler's Witch : An Astronomer's Discovery of Cosmic Order Amid Religious War, Political Intrigue, and the Heresy Trial of His Mother
Kepler's Witch An Astronomer's Discovery of Cosmic Order Amid Religious War Political Intrigue and the Heresy Trial of His Mother Author:James A. Connor Johannes Kepler (15711630) confirmed the Copernican universe, calculated the true shape of the solar system, discovered the three basic laws of planetary motion, and laid the foundation for Newton's physics. He was also a faithful son, good citizen, and devout Christian, with a strong desire to find harmony not only in the heavens above, b... more »ut also in the lives of people here on earth. James A. Connor's unforgettable story vividly brings to life the tidal forces of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, submerging us into these turbulent times while illuminating Kepler, the man of science, vision, and uncommon faith.« less