The Genesis of Science

The Genesis of Science: How the Christian Middle Ages Launched the Scientific Revolution by James Hannam challenges the myth that the Middle Ages were a period of intellectual stagnation, highlighting the era’s significant scientific and technological achievements. Drawing on modern scholarship, the book showcases how medieval Europe invented numerous innovations that laid the groundwork for the modern world. Provocative and engaging, it offers a fresh perspective on the intellectual history of the Middle Ages and its lasting impact on science and technology.