Nobel: Dynamite And Peace

By Henrik Schuck, Ragnar Sohlman, Ragnar; Schuck Sohlman

Book Overview

Nobel: Dynamite and Peace is a biography of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish chemist and inventor who is best known for inventing dynamite. The book is written by Ragnar Sohlman, a close friend and confidant of Nobel. It provides a comprehensive account of Nobel's life, from his childhood in Stockholm to his death in San Remo, Italy. The book covers Nobel's scientific achievements, including his invention of dynamite and his work on nitroglycerin, as well as his personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with depression. Nobel's legacy as a philanthropist is also explored, including the establishment of the Nobel Prizes, which are awarded annually for achievements in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. The book is a fascinating look at one of the most important figures in modern science and the history of the Nobel Prize.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432575562
• ISBN13: 9781432575564
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"