![]() ![]() ![]() What makes that more impressive in this case is how little historians have to go on in terms of the details of someone who was alive 500 years ago. He portrays both the hidden private aspects and the historic public moments of these great people so that the reader can get a comprehensive view of who they really were. ![]() As an author, Isaacson manages combine an impressive amount of research and detail with both a powerful style and a steady stream of food for thought. ![]() Every Isaacson biography I’ve picked up (on Steve Jobs, Ben Franklin, and Einstein) has been pretty astounding, and this one is no different. This is one of those books you just want to own in physical form - it’s heft, paper quality, and amazing illustrations make it a pleasure to read and feel. Walter Isaacson’s latest biography is both an intellectual and visual treat. The best way to approach his life is the way he approached the world: filled with a sense of curiosity and an appreciation for its infinite wonders.” Review: “As he knew, the outlines of reality are inherently blurry, leaving a hint of uncertainty that we should embrace. ![]()
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