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Albert Schweitzer : a biography /

Albert Schweitzer was one of the most remarkable and controversial figures of his time. As a young man he challenged the theology of the Bible and received acclaim for his skill at the piano and organ. But it was his lengthy stay in Africa, running a hospital, that led to his world-wide reputation,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brabazon, James
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Putnam, [1975]
Subjects:
Schweitzer, Albert, > 1875-1965.
Missionaries, Medical > Gabon > Biography.
Theologians > Europe > Biography.
Musicians > Europe > Biography.
Physicians.
Physicians
Médecins missionnaires > Gabon > Biographies.
Théologiens > Europe > Biographies.
Musiciens > Europe > Biographies.
Médecins.
physicians.
Schweitzer, Albert, > 1875-1965
Missionaries, Medical
Musicians
Theologians
Europe
Gabon
Schweitzer, Albert > 1875-1965
Biografie
Biography
collective biographies.
Biographies
Biographies.
Table of Contents:
  • Childhood, 1875-1885
  • The dark years, 1885-1893
  • Strasbourg, 1893-1896
  • Paris, 1896-1899
  • Berlin, 1899
  • Two examinations, 1899-1900
  • The scholar-curate, 1900-1901
  • The historical Jesus, 1901
  • The decision, 1902-1904
  • Bach, 1904-1905
  • Medical studies, 1905-1908
  • The departure, 1908-1913
  • Africa, 1913
  • Andende-the first hospital, 1913
  • War, 1914-1915
  • "Reverence for life," 1915
  • Internment, 1915-1917
  • The lost coin, 1918-1924
  • Adoninalongo-the second hospital, 1924-1927
  • Fame, 1927-1929
  • Life at the hospital, 1929-1932
  • Another war, 1932-1945
  • America: "The greatest man in the world," 1945-1950
  • Schweitzer on film, 1950-1954
  • A crack in the myth, 1951-1954
  • The Nobel Peace price, 1954-1957
  • The last of Europe, 1957-1959
  • The final years, 1959-1965.