The Prof In Two Worlds: The Official Life Of Professor F.A. Lindemann, Viscount Cherwell
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. The dust jacket shows some age-related wear and fading consistent with a 1961 publication. The book block appears intact with no visible damage to the binding.
A compelling political and scientific biography, The Prof in Two Worlds presents the authorised life of Frederick Alexander Lindemann, Viscount Cherwell — one of the most influential yet controversial figures of twentieth-century British public life. Written by the Earl of Birkenhead, the account chronicles Lindemann's remarkable dual existence as both a brilliant Oxford physicist and the indispensable scientific adviser to Winston Churchill throughout the Second World War. The biography details his pivotal role in shaping British wartime strategy, his complex personality, and his often divisive relationships within the corridors of power. Authoritative in tone and rich in historical detail, it illuminates the intersection of science and statecraft at one of history's most critical junctures, drawing on privileged access to private papers and personal testimonies. An essential read for anyone interested in the war years, British political history, or the biographies of great scientific minds.
Author: The Earl Of Birkenhead
Format: Hardback
Published: 1961, Collins
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. The dust jacket shows some age-related wear and fading consistent with a 1961 publication. The book block appears intact with no visible damage to the binding.
A compelling political and scientific biography, The Prof in Two Worlds presents the authorised life of Frederick Alexander Lindemann, Viscount Cherwell — one of the most influential yet controversial figures of twentieth-century British public life. Written by the Earl of Birkenhead, the account chronicles Lindemann's remarkable dual existence as both a brilliant Oxford physicist and the indispensable scientific adviser to Winston Churchill throughout the Second World War. The biography details his pivotal role in shaping British wartime strategy, his complex personality, and his often divisive relationships within the corridors of power. Authoritative in tone and rich in historical detail, it illuminates the intersection of science and statecraft at one of history's most critical junctures, drawing on privileged access to private papers and personal testimonies. An essential read for anyone interested in the war years, British political history, or the biographies of great scientific minds.