Die Naturwissenschaften in ihrer Entwicklung und in ihrem Zusammenhange, II. Band Von Galilei bis zur Mitte des XVIII. Jahrhunderts

This volume surveys the birth of modern natural science in the seventeenth century, following the groundbreaking work of Galileo, Kepler, Newton and their contemporaries. Richly illustrated with over a hundred plates, it brings the era’s instruments and experiments vividly to life.

The first part examines the rise of new tools—microscopes, telescopes, and refined optics—that reshaped observation. A substantial chapter follows Galileo’s career, from his celestial discoveries and clashes with the Church to his experiments on motion, sound, and material strength. Later sections trace Kepler’s planetary laws, the emergence of analytical geometry, and the early steps toward calculus, linking mathematical insight to physical inquiry.

By intertwining scientific, philosophical, and technical threads, the book shows how these ideas laid the foundation for later breakthroughs. Its clear commentary makes it a valuable resource for scholars, teachers, and anyone eager to understand the origins of modern science.