The Pope and the Heretic : The True Story of Giordano Bruno, the Man Who Dared to Defy the Roman Inquisition

Profiles Catholic priest and natural philosopher Giordano Bruno, whose pursuit of an all-encompassing system of thought and radical theories earned him the patronage of powerful royals, inspired top thinkers throughout history, and caused him to be executed for heresy. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.