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The narrative explores the remarkable life and tragic demise of Nikolai Vavilov, a prominent scientist of the twentieth century. Through meticulous research, Peter Pringle delves into Vavilov's groundbreaking contributions to botany and his relentless pursuit of agricultural science, set against the backdrop of political turmoil and repression in Soviet Russia. The book highlights the challenges he faced, ultimately leading to his arrest and death, painting a poignant picture of a man dedicated to science and humanity.
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The Murder of Nikolai Vavilov, Peter Pringle
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Murder of Nikolai Vavilov
- Subtitle
- The Story of Stalin's Persecution of One of the Gr
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Pringle
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 402
- ISBN13
- 9781451656497
- Category
- History
- Description
- The narrative explores the remarkable life and tragic demise of Nikolai Vavilov, a prominent scientist of the twentieth century. Through meticulous research, Peter Pringle delves into Vavilov's groundbreaking contributions to botany and his relentless pursuit of agricultural science, set against the backdrop of political turmoil and repression in Soviet Russia. The book highlights the challenges he faced, ultimately leading to his arrest and death, painting a poignant picture of a man dedicated to science and humanity.