Nicolaus Copernicus in the Culture of Memory

Sedimentation of Knowledge

Contributions by Krzysztof Zamorski Contributions by Barbara Bienias Contributions by Radosław Sierocki Contributions by Florian-Jan Ostrowski Edited by Adam F. Kola Edited by Wojciech Piasek

Book cover: Nicolaus Copernicus in the Culture of Memory

Extent: 301 pages

Publisher: V&R unipress

Subjects: Anthropology, Earth & Life Sciences , Social Sciences 

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(March 2025)

ISBN: 9783847117797

6.1 x 9.13 inches

Price: $69.00

In stock

The contributors innovatively examine the reception of Nicolaus Copernicus’ research and ideas, tracing his cultural impact across various historical epochs. The contributions within delve into the scientific reception of his theories as well as diverse forms of cultural remembrance, including monuments and commemorations, political memory, visual arts, iconography, street names, postage stamps, and tourism promotion. Emphasizing the importance of Copernicus within both Polish and German cultural spheres (including local cultural wars), the book also considers his broader global influence.


The volume explores Nicolaus Copernicus’s cultural legacy, spanning from the 16th century to the commemorative events of 2023. It innovatively examines the reception of Copernicus’s research and ideas, tracing his cultural impact across various historical epochs. Contributions within delve into the scientific reception of his theories as well as diverse forms of cultural remembrance, including monuments and commemorations, political memory, visual arts, iconography, street names, postage stamps, and tourism promotion. Emphasizing Copernicus’s significance within both Polish and German cultural spheres (including local cultural wars), the volume also considers his broader global influence.

  • Contributions by Krzysztof Zamorski
  • Contributions by Barbara Bienias
  • Contributions by Radosław Sierocki
  • Contributions by Florian-Jan Ostrowski
  • Edited by Adam F. Kola
  • Edited by Wojciech Piasek