The Pope & the Heretic: Giordano Bruno and the Roman Inquisition
Roman: The Pope & the Heretic by Michael White recounts Giordano Bruno’s final years, from his arrest and trial by the Inquisition to his execution in 1600. This Kindle edition focuses on Bruno’s ideas and the conflict between Renaissance religion and philosophy.
At a glance
- Follows Bruno’s capture, trial and execution, while placing the case in its Renaissance intellectual and social context.
- The listing describes connections between Bruno’s thought and later figures including Galileo, Newton, Spinoza and Shakespeare.
- Kindle features listed include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a biographical account of Bruno’s final years with discussion of the religious and philosophical conflict surrounding his ideas.
- The book details provide useful reading information, including language, edition, print length and Kindle accessibility features.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | HarperCollins e-books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 13, 2009 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 268 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0061871368 |
| File size | 2.8 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Giordano Bruno, Renaissance history, philosophy and the Roman Inquisition.
- Readers seeking a narrative account of Bruno’s trial and its intellectual context.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a technical or primary-source edition of Bruno’s philosophical works.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The listing shows generally favorable aggregate ratings, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories, alongside a smaller share of lower ratings. These figures offer a broad impression only and do not explain readers’ reasons or establish what they thought of the historical narrative.
Frequently asked questions
What is this book about?
It recounts Giordano Bruno’s life and especially his arrest, Inquisition trial, imprisonment and execution, while discussing the ideas and conflicts of his era.
What reading features are listed for the Kindle edition?
The listing says screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 268 pages. The Kindle file size is listed as 2.8 MB.
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