Pierre Curie
Marie Curie
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Length 5 h 11 min
Chapters 13
First published 1923
This biography of the noted French physicist Pierre Curie was written by his wife, the renowned physicist Marie Curie. In it, she not only chronicles the scientific accomplishments of her husband, but also provides unique insight into his family life and personality. The book concludes with a four chapter autobiography of the author. - Summary by Ciufi Galeazzi
Chapters
1
Introduction Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 21:59
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Ch. 1: The Curie Family, Infancy and First Studies of Pierre Curie Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 14:49
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Ch. 2: Dreams of Youth, First Scientific Work, Discovery of Piezo-Electricity Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 14:12
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Ch. 3: Life as the Director of Laboratory Work in the School of Physics and Chemistry, Generalization of the Principle of Symmetry, Investigations of Magnetism Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 31:19
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Ch.4: Marriage and Organization of the Family Life. Personality and Character Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 27:44
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Ch. 5: The Dream Become a Reality. The Discovery of Radium Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 17:52
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Ch. 6: The Struggle for Means to Work. The Burden of Celebrity. The First Assistance From the State. It Comes Too Late. Pt. 1 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 21:37
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Ch. 6: The Struggle for Means to Work. The Burden of Celebrity. The First Assistance From the State. It Comes Too Late. Pt. 2 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 21:42
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Ch. 7 The Nation's Sorrow. The Laboratories:"Sacred Places" Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 19:39
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Autobiographical Notes Ch. 1 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 29:16
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Autobiographical Notes Ch. 2 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 40:11
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Autobiographical Notes Ch. 3 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 30:46
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Autobiographical Notes Ch. 4 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 19:44
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