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The Curies : a biography of the most controversial family in science / Denis Brian

This biography traces the personal lives and scientific achievements of the Curie family, from Pierre and Marie to their daughters and son-in-law. It utilises diaries and correspondence to provide an account of the family's multigenerational legacy.

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