Marcus-Antonius de Dominis - Suae profectionis consilium exponit - 1616

Dominis, Marcus-Antonius de: His travel plans are explained. The Hague, Hildebrandus Jacobus 1616. 20 pages. Modern half-leather binding. 21 x 16 cm.

One of several editions published in the year of the first edition. - Markantun de Dominis, also known as Markus Antonius de Dominis and Marco Antonio de Dominis, (Croatian: Marko Gospodnetic; born 1560 in Rab, present-day Croatia; died November 9, 1624, in Rome) was a Croatian bishop of Senj and archbishop of Split. He worked as a theologian, philosopher, mathematician, physicist, and author. Markantun de Dominis is considered one of the most famous scientists of his era. During his time as archbishop of Split, he conducted physical scientific experiments. Later, he used the insights from his experiments to scientifically explain the formation of the rainbow. - He left the Jesuit order in 1596 and was in lifelong conflict with the Vatican; his works were placed on the Index, and his body was publicly burned along with his books in Campo dei Fiori in Rome. This work describes his disputes with the Croatian clergy, after which he ultimately resigned as archbishop of Split and traveled to London. There, he was warmly received by James I, received important positions, and contemplated converting to the Anglican Church. However, he soon became embroiled in fierce disputes and returned to Rome — from where he agitated against the Anglican Church. - Front mirror with ex libris of a New York theological seminary. The edges are slightly dusty, overall a very good copy of this important work.