Giordano Bruno

A determined effort to restore Giordano Bruno to the attention he deserves, this volume blends meticulous scholarship with a lively narrative of the sixteenth‑century thinker’s turbulent career. It sketches the arc from his poetic beginnings in Nola, through his restless wanderings across Europe, to the dramatic climax of his trial and execution in the Campo dei Fiori. Along the way, the author highlights the growing admiration Bruno inspired among liberal Italians and his reputation as an early champion of free thought.

The work is divided into two clear sections. The first draws on contemporary documents to trace Bruno’s life, examining his elusive visit to England, his ties with French diplomats, and his involvement in the literary circles of his day. The second offers a concise, mostly quote‑driven tour of his philosophy, presenting his major treatises on the infinite universe, the nature of the void, and his controversial religious views, while situating him alongside the philosophers who followed.