Among the many books on Galileo Galilei only very few deal
directly and in depth with his scientific accomplishments proper.
This is one of them and among the correspondingly sparse literature
the author of this work distinguishes himself by focusing on
mechanics, in particular on the fundamental concept of motion and
percussion - having performed crucial original experiments and in
Galileos spirit. Indeed, while the author lets Galilei speak for
himself when he explains his experiments and findings, he also
makes full use of our present day knowledge of physics to make the
reader better understand the perspective.
The result of this very fine understanding is an unsurpassingly
authoritative account on some of the foundations of preclassical
mechanics as laid down by the great Pisan scientist, widely
regarded as the first experimental physicist in the modern
sense.
This book will not only be an indispensable source of reference
for historians of sciences but appeal to anyone interested in the
foundations of experimental physics in general and of mechanics in
particular."
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