Darwin: Portrait of a Genius

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Acclaimed historian and biographer Paul Johnson turns his keen eye on Charles Darwin, the towering figure whose work continues to spur scientific debate. Johnson's biography is already causing a stir on the pages of Slate and New Scientist, and has become a voice in the public discussion of evolution popularised by the likes of Richard Dawkins. Lay readers and academics alike will enjoy this concise and unflinching exploration of Charles Darwin, a genius whose discoveries add significant dimension to our understanding of his mind and his everlasting impact on our world.

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Praise for Darwin:
Riveting . . . The 'genius of Paul Johnsons biography of Charles Darwin is manifestly, impressively apparent [in his discussion of] On the Origin of Species.
Wall Street Journal

Excellent and courageous.
Michael Flannery, author of Alfred Russel Wallace

This little sketch reminds us why Darwins theory of natural selection endures and continues to provoke controversy.
Publishers Weekly

This is a first-rate biography, one that brings Darwin and his ideas into brilliant focus.
History Book Club

"Characteristically pithy and incisive, the ever-popular Johnson offers a Darwin who will be much in demand."
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Author Bio

Paul Johnson is the author of many bestselling books, including Socrates- A Man for Our Times; Jesus- A Biography from a Believer; and Churchill. He lives in London.