The Travel Diaries of Albert Einstein: The Far East, Palestine, and Spain, 1922-1923 Hardcover - 2018

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"By the fall of 1922, Albert Einstein was among the most famous people in the world, a scientific celebrity who was about to win the Nobel Prize. This fascinating diary shows his human side as he travels to Japan, China, Singapore, Palestine, and Spain. The diligent and wise Einstein Papers editor Ze'ev Rosenkranz provides an annotated version that puts each entry into context and creates a treasure for scholars and Einstein fans."--Walter Isaacson, Tulane University and author of Einstein: His Life and Universe

"This is the very first book that offers concentrated and comprehensive discussions about Einstein's 1922-1923 trip to East Asia, Palestine, and Spain. None of Einstein's biographies so far have provided a clear, substantial discussion concerning Einstein's visit to East Asia. Meticulously documented, this invaluable book fills an important gap in our understanding of Einstein's life."--Danian Hu, author of China and Albert Einstein

"This diary is a faithful reflection of Einstein's quirky and pungent style, and should draw a broad readership."--Robert Schulmann, coeditor of Einstein on Politics

"This wonderful, thought-provoking book provides a translation of an original and accessible Einstein work that covers a remarkable period in his life, after he had become world famous, received the Nobel Prize, and found himself uncomfortably at the center of the turbulent politics of his time. This volume wears its impressive scholarship lightly and will be a tremendous resource for anyone interested in Einstein."--Daniel Kennefick, coauthor of An Einstein Encyclopedia

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• Kirkus Reviews, 03/01/2018, Page 0