| Hypatia of Alexandria Contributor(s): Rockefeller, Laurel A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 197633280X ISBN-13: 9781976332807 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $9.73 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology |
| Series: Legendary Women of World History |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 5.06" W x 7.81" (0.24 lbs) 106 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As the western world fell into darkness, she dared defend the light.Born in 355 CE in the aftermath of Constantine's reign, Hypatia of Alexandria lived in a collapsing Roman Empire, a world where obedience to religious authorities trumped science, where reason and logic threatened the new world order. It was a world on the edge of the Dark Ages, a world deciding the question of science verses religion, freedom verses orthodoxy, tolerance verses hate.For over 40 years Hypatia stood between the dark ages and the light of classical philosophy, arts, and sciences. Though none of her books survived the aggressive book burnings of religious zealots, her legacy remains that of one of the greatest scientists of all time.This is her fascinating true story.Includes bibliography, a detailed timeline, and latitude-longitude coordinates for major Roman Empire cities so you can explore the wonders of the heavens with Hypatia. |