Albert Schweitzer in Thought and Action: A Life in Parts

Book Overview

In the 1940s and 1950s, Albert Schweitzer was one of the best-known figures on the world stage. Courted by monarchs, world statesmen, and distinguished figures from the literary, musical, and scientific fields, Schweitzer was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952, cementing his place as one of the great intellectual leaders of his time. Schweitzer is less well known now but nonetheless a man of perennial fascination, and this volume seeks to bring...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081563479X
• ISBN13: 9780815634799
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 2.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"