Explores Brahe's wide range of activities which encompass much more than his reputed role of astronomer.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface; Part I. On Tycho's Island: Introduction; 1. In King Frederick's service, 1575-6; 2. Junker and peasants, 1576-81; 3. Among friends, 1570-6; 4. Founding the familia, 1576-84; 5. Breakthrough, 1584-7; 6. The problem of continuity, 1580-91; 7. The school of Europe, 1591-3; 8. Magdalene and Calumny, 1593-7; 9. The tempest, 1597; 10. Epilogue: in search of Maecenas, 1597-9; 11. Legacy; Part II. Tycho Brahe's Coworkers: Bibliographical directory; Glossary of technical terms.