Space. Illustrated history of astronomy and cosmology

Like our distant ancestors, we still look at the stars in the hope of understanding how the Universe arises and develops, whether it will disappear, what is the place and the purpose of mankind. The British science historian John North (1934-2008) wrote a book that allows you to find out everything about the history of astronomy and cosmology - from the observations of primitive people to recent discoveries. North draws a direct line from the work of the great astronomers of the past to the achievements of modern science, complementing his story with excellent cognitive illustrations. "Cosmos" is a book of encyclopedic coverage, written with genuine passion, the necessary reading for everyone who thought about the riddles of the universe John North (1934-2008) was a well -deserved professor of the University of Combus (Netherlands) He is the author of many books, including the Merilo of the Universe: the History of Modern Cosmology "," The Secret of the ambassador: Holbein and the world of Renaissance "," Watchmaker of God: Richard Wallingford and the invention of Time "and others