Albert Einstein has been an influential figure in the development of modern physics since his paper on the theory relativity was published in Annalen der Physik in 1905. This biography explores Einstein's younger years, his struggle to get published, his tumultuous marriages and relationships, as well as his pacifist attitudes in years characterized by war. Einstein continues to be idolized by people around the world for his contributions to the advancement of physics and his staunch position as an anti-war activist. This book features little-known details of Einstein's life, the viewpoints of his peers, and photographs chronicling his life.