Daum, Andreas W.
Alexander von Humboldt: A Concise Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691247366
- author:
- Daum, Andreas W.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 13 x 2.3 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Biography, Adventurers & Explorers, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Alexander von Humboldt: A Life of Contrasts This concise biography offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of Alexander von Humboldt, a polymath who embodied the contradictions of his time. Born into the age of European Enlightenment, Humboldt was a naturalist, scholar, and traveler who recorded his observations in multiple volumes. Humboldt's life was marked by turmoil and intellectual curiosity, as he navigated the tumultuous period of Atlantic Revolutions. He was driven by emotional impulses and sought to establish a "cosmic" understanding of nature, yet remained close to authoritarian rulers. This biography provides a nuanced exploration of Humboldt's personality, works, and intellectual networks, shedding light on his significance as a historical figure. By examining Humboldt in the context of his era, this book illuminates the role of science at the dawn of the global world.
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