Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) is best known for establishing the scientific basis
of biological classification. In Linnaeus, Lisbet Koerner discovers a
complex man—paternalistic, patriotic, self-important and slightly
mendacious. Jealous of British colonial and scientific success, Linnaeus
promoted schemes for naturalising food crops such as tea, rice and olives to
improve Swedish economic self-sufficiency. Published by Harvard, £24.95,
ISBN 0674097459.
To continue reading, today with our introductory offers
Advertisement
More from Â鶹´«Ă½
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Popular articles
Trending Â鶹´«Ă½ articles
1
Most portable air conditioners suck – but there's an easy fix
2
Cervical cancer deaths have plummeted thanks to HPV vaccine
3
Remarkable fossils rewrite the story of how animals conquered the land
4
We've found a mysterious substance on Titan and Pluto
5
The secrets to keeping your brain sharp in old age
6
Has the answer to life's origins been hiding in our cells all along?
7
A quantum state that lasts forever may finally be within our grasp
8
Almost the whole of Japan moved eastward after 2011 earthquake
9
Carl Sagan's The Demon-Haunted World is still supremely relevant today
10
Explore the mind-bending and paradoxical art of M C. Escher
