The Copernicus of Antiquity (Aristarchus of Samos)

In "The Copernicus of Antiquity (Aristarchus of Samos)," Thomas Little Sir Heath embarks on a meticulous exploration of the ancient Greek astronomer Aristarchus, who first proposed a heliocentric model of the universe. With a deft blend of historical analysis and literary prose, Heath contextualizes Aristarchus within the intellectual currents of Hellenistic astronomy, emphasizing the radical natu...