"I would like . . . to help dreamers, they find it hard to get on in life." -- Alfred Nobel
Alfred Nobel, born in Sweden in 1833, was a brilliant inventor and businessman. Although he held more than 300 patents when he died in 1896, he earned his extensive fortune and worldwide fame through his invention of dynamite and his work on armaments. He never married and was constantly on the move around Europe, visiting his manufacturing plants.
His handwritten one-page last will and testament directed that the majority of his vast fortune be invested and the interest...
"I would like . . . to help dreamers, they find it hard to get on in life." -- Alfred Nobel
The story of the winners of the world's most prestigious prize, now updated to include the 2009 recipients.
The Nobel Prize is widely regarded as the most prestigious award one can receive. The Prize is administered by the Nobel Foundation, and the award ceremonies receive extensive media coverage. The awards are often politically controversial, and many winners use their acceptance speech to further favorite causes.
Along with background information, the book provides a look at the 200 most famous and most interesting Nobel winners. The profiles are arranged by prize...
The story of the winners of the world's most prestigious prize, now updated to include the 2009 recipients.