Gottfried in a Nutshell

The book Gottfried in a Nutshell, by Leibniz expert and science communicator Dr. Ariane Walsdorf, explores the life and work of the great scholar and Leibniz University Hannover namesake while also uncovering his personality. Facts about Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz are presented in German and English – in a concise and entertaining format. The stories connect Leibniz's life with current events and illustrate the LUH motto: Global thinking, interdisciplinary research: the spirit of Leibniz!

In combination with charming and humorous illustrations by Simon Schirmer – an artist, graphic designer and illustrator based in Hannover – the book provides an entirely new perspective on Leibniz's conceptual cosmos.

• A PDF version of the book is available for download.
• A printed version of the book is available via the university's LeibnizSHOP.

Ariane Walsdorf: Gottfried in a Nutshell, (ed.) Presidential Board of Leibniz University Hannover, with illustrations by Simon Schirmer, German/English, 140 pages.