This book is unique. It is the first and only biographical study of the life of Thomas Digges who was a 16th century astronomer and the first to stipulate an infinite universe with countless number of stars. Previously all astronomers believed that the stars were attached to a dome or shell surrounding the planets. Digges shattered that illusion by observing the stars through a telescope some thirty years before Galileo. As a Parliamentarian and man of affairs, he was responsible for the reconstruction of Dover Harbor, the largest public works project during the Elizabethan era, and he served as Muster-Master General for the British Expeditionary forces assisting the Dutch in their war of independence.

Charles L. Ladner is a retired financial executive. He was the Chief Financial Officer of a major international energy company for 25 years, and a Director and Chair of one of one of America's largest mutual fund complexes for 32 years. In addition he serves on the boards of several educational and charitable organizations. A graduate of Notre Dame's Program of Liberal Studies (Great Books), he also holds advanced degrees from Columbia (MBA), and Villanova (MA).