Dimensions
164 x 241 x 35mm
Awarded a combined total of six Nobel Prizes, the celebrated Curie family's collective work and momentous achievements alone make their lives fascinating. But the lesser-known side of their story includes the controversy, the drama, the scandal, and the tragedy that surrounded them.
Now, the first full- scale biography of the Curies provides a well-rounded, honest look at both the private and professional lives of the world's most gifted scientific family. Drawing upon years of research, interviews and correspondence with friends of the Curies, biographer Denis Brian provides intriguing insights into the entire Curie clan.