Alfred Nobel: A Biography

Alfred Nobel: A Biography

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Few documents have had a more enduring influence on our century than Alfred Nobel's last will and testament, for these handwritten sheets of paper established the most coveted and prestigious awards on earth. Nobel prizes confer more than mere recognition - they represent glory and power, and are the stuff of immortality. Yet the man whose name they bear has been lost to n...more
Paperback, 342 pages
Published December 1st 1998 by Arcade Publishing
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Abby
I LOVED this book, but it is not for everyone. Fant's biography is well-written and his observations of Nobel seem apt, but the book is incredibly detailed and a task to finish. I enjoyed the majority of the book but the inclusion of that volume of personal letters and also so many details of his business dealings became tedious by the end. Despite this complaint, the author's use of such detail allows for a complex and nuanced view of this influential man. Nobel had a rare combination of talent...more
6burrier_kyle
A very very very long book but a great understanding of Alfreds life. The book talks about his life and his great accomplishments. He ends winning the nobel peace prize for explosives. A great book and great lessons to be learned read to find out!!!
Yodeillie Baybayan
What a genius.
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