NIELS HENRIK ABEL and his Times Called Too Soon by Flames Afar [Hardcover]

Everyone with an interest in the history of mathematics and science will enjoy reading this book on one of the most famous mathematicians of the 19th century. The author, who is both a historian and a mathematician, has written the definitive biography of Niels Henrik Abel.Read about the dramatic life of an outstanding mathematical genius: Niels Henrik Abel (1802-1829). Arild Stubhaug, who is both a historian and a mathematician, has written the definitive biography of Niels Henrik Abel. The Norwegian original edition was a sensational success, and Arild Stubhaug was awarded the most prestigious Norwegian literary prize (Brageprisen) in the category non-fiction. Everyone with an interest in the history of mathematics and science will enjoy reading this book on one of the most famous mathematicians of the 19th century.I Introduction.- 1. A Short Life.- II Family Background.- 2. The Abel Family Tree.- 3. Fathers Period of Schooling and Study in Denmark.- 4. Vicar and Curate.- 5. Abel and the Simonsen Family in Ris?r.- III Childhood at Gjerstad.- 6. Priest at Finn?y, Church Affairs in the Kristiansand Diocese.- 7. Niels Henriks First Years.- 8. Childhood Learning, Childhood Faith.- 9. Everyday Life in the Shadow of War.- 10. Ground Swells from Offshore.- 11. New Sounds in City and Hamlet.- 12. Home and Abroad, Crises and Turning Points.- 13. S. G. Abel Steps into Politics.- 14. The Times During Which Niels Henrik Grew Up.- 15. Niels Henrik Leaves Home.- IV Disciple in Christiania, 18151821.- 16. Meeting A New Era.- 17. School Life, Money Worries, and the Joys of the Theatre.- 18. Everyday Life in Christiania S. G. Abel Enters the Public Spotlight.- 19. Confirmation and Direction in Life.- 20. The Fateful Year, 1818.- 21. Christiania, Fall, 1818.- 22. Into Mathematical History.- 23. School Days and Many More Stories.- 24. To the Examen artium and Further Studies.- 25. Student and Homeless.- V Student Life, 18211825.- 26. Free Room and Board at Regentsen.- 27. ExamlÃi