The Sphera of George Buchanan, 1506-1582: A Literary Opponent of Copernicus and Tycho Brahe

""The Sphera of George Buchanan, 1506-1582: A Literary Opponent of Copernicus and Tycho Brahe"" is a book written by James R. Naiden. It is a scholarly work that explores the life and work of George Buchanan, a Scottish humanist who lived in the 16th century. Buchanan was a prominent figure in the Renaissance and was known for his literary works, political writings, and his role as a teacher of Latin and Greek.The book focuses on Buchanan's work ""Sphera"", which was a critique of the heliocentric model of the universe proposed by Copernicus and Tycho Brahe. Naiden examines the arguments put forth by Buchanan in ""Sphera"" and compares them to the arguments of Copernicus and Tycho Brahe. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the historical and cultural context in which Buchanan wrote ""Sphera"".Through his exploration of Buchanan's work, Naiden sheds light on the intellectual climate of the 16th century and the debates surrounding the scientific revolution. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Renaissance literature, the history of science, and intellectual history. It is written in clear and accessible language, making it accessible to a wide audience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.