An extraordinary history of humanity's changing vision of the universe. In this masterly synthesis; Arthur Koestler cuts through the sterile distinction between 'sciences' and 'humanities' to bring to life the whole history of cosmology from the Babylonians to Newton. He shows how the tragic split between science and religion arose and how; in particular; the modern world-view replaced the medieval world-view in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. He also provides vivid and judicious pen-portraits of a string of great scientists and makes clear the role that political bias and unconscious prejudice played in their creativity.
#317761 in Books Leckie; Robert 1996-07-01 1996-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.71 x .60 x 5.05l; .37 #File Name: 0140173897224 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Okinawa: The Whole StoryBy Carol GleasonI had read EB Sledges book on Okinawa "With the Old Breed" which was excellent; so thought I knew all about it; but actually he covers his personal experience from the fox hole. Leckie gives you the background of how the Japanese thought. He shows the battle plans of both sides; he covers the sea battles and the battles in the air; which a Marine on the ground would not know about. I was enthralled with the whole concept of the book. And of course he does cover the Marines in action. This is the second book I have read by Leckle; the first being "Pillow For My Helmet"; and find him to be an outstanding and thoughtful writer. I am now reading my third book by him and have another waiting in the wings. He has written over 40 books.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great BookBy Raiders87I really enjoy all of Robert Leckie's books. Solid writing and as a former marine combat veteran that he was I think that only adds to the subject of war in the a Pacific that he knew all so well.I read his other book "Helmet for my Pillow " which I also enjoyed very much. Nice book to own for your library.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A magnificant story .By Hugh w. DunnThe author ; a Marine himself ; tells about the last battle for the Pacific on Okinawa and the sea around Okinawa and the Marine air force roll in stopping supplies and reinforcements and the cost of ships and men to win this Island from the Japanese who had a decade to prepare for an invasion and like all those Pacific islands; the elements were always against our men; terrible heat ;rain ;mud; insects and disease. The author also tells how our government was undecided about going all out to win Okinawa and a treasure of facts to support his book. Just a great book; that is why I rated it five stars; heck I couldn't put it down until I was at the end of the book.
