This tragic play tells the story of Giordano Bruno, the controversial Italian philosopher and scientist who was burned at the stake for heresy in 1600. Drawing upon historical records and personal correspondence, Lawson vividly portrays Bruno's life, his thoughts, and his conflicts with the religious authorities of his time. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, the philosophy of religion, or the social and political climate of early modern Europe.

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