{"product_id":"einstein-in-oxford-9781851246380","title":"Einstein in Oxford","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn intimate account of Albert Einstein's visit to Oxford in the 1930's, casting new light on why he continues to be the world's most famous scientist.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In 1931, Albert Einstein visited Oxford to receive an honorary degree and lecture on relativity and the universe. While teaching, he naturally chalked equations and diagrams on several blackboards. Today, one of these boards is the most popular object in Oxford's History of Science Museum. Yet Einstein tried to prevent its preservation because he was modest about his legendary status. Having failed, he complained to his diary: \"Not even a cart-horse could endure so much!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Nevertheless, he came back to Oxford in 1932 and again in 1933--then as a refugee from Nazi Germany. In many ways, the city appealed deeply and revealed him at his most charismatic as he participated in its science, music, and politics, and wandered its streets alone. \u003ci\u003eEinstein in Oxford\u003c\/i\u003e is an eye-opening exploration of the world's most famous scientist, told through the personal writings he left behind from an important period of his life. From the pages of his diary entries, poem, and other written observations, readers gain a deeper understanding of the unique man--and humor--who continues to fascinate the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eGenius: A Very Short Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written over twenty books, including two on Albert Einstein, as well as articles and reviews on Einstein for leading magazines and newspapers.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bodleian Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50911484838162,"sku":"9781851246380","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f059d40a-e4a3-4c78-91e5-3084156cdf17.jpg?v=1738744636","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/einstein-in-oxford-9781851246380","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}