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Title: A wonderful biography
Review: James Maxwell was a phenomenal, and perhaps underappreciated, scientist, and a wonderful person. Basil Mahon, who obviously loves Maxwell, has done a wonderful job of summarizing his life. Biographers of such prodigies have to avoid deluging their readers with too many details on the one hand, but on the other hand they have to avoid being so brief that their subject ultimately remains elusive to their readers.Mahon has done a masterfully dealt with this dilemna. By going through the more important stations in Maxwell's life, but always providing more detailed sources in the appendix, often with insightful critiques of these articles, he has opened a doorway to understanding the Maxwell's life and works. If you are looking for a good biography of Maxwell, or simply just a good book to stimulate your interest in science, for you or your children, I highly recommend this book."He achieved greatness unequalled." -- Max Planck
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