This book is an autobiography of the author that also reflects on the time between 1848 to around the end of the 19th century in intellectual Germany. The author, becoming a quite influential physician of the time describes personal experiences in the 1848 revolution, his studies, Wilhelm Helmholz. Many places in Germany, as for example Tuebingen and Leipzig, Switzerland and his travels to England. He also explains his ethics and other theoretical works. [DESCRIPTION] 8`. Original board Hardocver. XII+399 pages. Mark of an removed ex libris in inner front cover. Pages yellowing. Few page corners wrinkled. Else in good condition.