Nobel: Dynamite And Peace (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163176511)

Nobel: Dynamite And Peace is a non-fiction book written by Ragnar Sohlman. The book tells the story of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist and inventor who became famous for inventing dynamite. The book explores Nobel's life and his contributions to science, as well as his role in creating the Nobel Prizes.Sohlman delves into Nobel's personal life, exploring his family background, his education, and his relationships with women. The book also examines Nobel's business ventures, including his involvement in the oil industry and his efforts to establish a global network of factories to produce dynamite.The book also explores Nobel's views on peace and his efforts to promote peace through his inventions and philanthropic work. Sohlman discusses Nobel's creation of the Nobel Prizes, which were established to recognize outstanding achievements in the fields of science, literature, and peace.Overall, Nobel: Dynamite And Peace provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Alfred Nobel, highlighting his contributions to science and his commitment to promoting peace.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.

Author: Ragnar Sohlman, Henrik Schuck
ISBN-10: 1163176516
ISBN-13: 9781163176511
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 376
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d