Einstein at Home
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ISBN13: 9781633881464
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These intimate, candid descriptions of the private life of Albert Einstein come from a series of interviews with Herta Waldow, a housekeeper who lived with Einstein and his wife and daughter from 1927 to 1933 at their residence in Berlin. After World War II, science historian Friedrich Herneck interviewed Ms. Waldow and published the conversations in the former East Germany. Unavailable in English till now, these five interviews offer fascinating glimpses into the great scientist's daily routines while he lived as a celebrated scientist in Weimar Germany.
Einstein's well-known idiosyncrasies come to life in these conversations- his disheveled hair that was only poorly trimmed by his myopic wife, his love of classical music, his playing of the violin to help him think, his delight in sailing, his wide circle of friends and many social engagements, and his female companions besides his wife. Many celebrity acquaintances are also mentioned- from movie star Charlie Chaplin and conductor Erich Kleiber to writers Thomas and Heinrich Mann and fellow scientists Max Planck, Max Born, and Erwin Schr dinger.
With a detailed introduction that puts these interviews in context, these colorful conversations create a vivid picture of Albert Einstein the man.
Einstein's well-known idiosyncrasies come to life in these conversations- his disheveled hair that was only poorly trimmed by his myopic wife, his love of classical music, his playing of the violin to help him think, his delight in sailing, his wide circle of friends and many social engagements, and his female companions besides his wife. Many celebrity acquaintances are also mentioned- from movie star Charlie Chaplin and conductor Erich Kleiber to writers Thomas and Heinrich Mann and fellow scientists Max Planck, Max Born, and Erwin Schr dinger.
With a detailed introduction that puts these interviews in context, these colorful conversations create a vivid picture of Albert Einstein the man.
| ISBN-13 | 9781633881464 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1633881466 |
| Weight | 0.65 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.12 x 0.63 x 9.03 In |
| List Price | $18.00 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 204 pages |
| Publisher | Prometheus |
| Published On | 2016-05-10 |
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