Leonardo da Vinci
Walter Isaacson brings historys most versatile mind to life by exploring thousands of pages from Leonardo da Vincis personal notebooks. This biography reveals that Leonardos brilliance sprang from a relentless curiosity and keen observation rather than divine inspiration. By connecting his artistic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa to his scientific obsession with anatomy and engineering, Isaacson …
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