Thinkers and Philosophers
Machines and electrical devices were changing the way the world worked in the 19th century, but big minds were rocking the way it thought. The world of ideas was reshaped by such figures as Marx, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Emerson, Thoreau, Nietzche, and Darwin.
Charles Darwin: Biographical Essay
The BBC offers a brief yet informative biographical sketch of one of the most controversial figures of the 19th century.
The BBC offers a brief yet informative biographical sketch of one of the most controversial figures of the 19th century.
Writings of Henry D. Thoreau
An extensive site at the University of California featuring information on Thoreau's manuscripts and published editions as well as biographical information.
An extensive site at the University of California featuring information on Thoreau's manuscripts and published editions as well as biographical information.