Galileo's idol :  Gianfrancesco Sagredo and the politics of knowledge /  Nick Wilding.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-192) and index.

The generation and dissolution of images -- Becoming a "great magneticall man" -- Drawing weapons -- Interceptions -- Interconnections -- Transalpine messengers -- Masks -- Conclusion: science, intercepted.

This book looks at Galileo's friend, student, and patron, Gianfrancesco Sagredo (1571-1620). Sagredo's life brings to light the relationship between the production, distribution, and reception of political information and scientific knowledge.

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