Anton Dohrn

The biography explores the life of Anton Dohrn, a prominent scientist known for founding the renowned zoological station in Naples. Theodor Heuss intricately weaves Dohrn's family history with broader scientific and cultural narratives, offering a rich perspective on the political and intellectual climate of Germany and Italy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This work not only highlights Dohrn's contributions to zoology but also serves as a historical account of the era's cultural dynamics.