NIELS HENRIK ABEL and his Times : Called Too Soon by Flames Afar (Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2000)

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.