Sigmund Freud, 1856-1939: A Biographical Compendium

Sigmund Freud, 18561939 draws on a wide range of primary sources to present all the datable events that took place in Sigmund Freuds life, shining new light on his day-to-day experiences.

Christfried Toegels work provides details and context for the personal, social and political conditions under which Freud developed his theories during this time period. The books timeline presents not only significant events but also the small and everyday interactions and experiences in Freuds life. Drawn from sources including Freuds calendars, notebooks, travel journals and lists of fees, letters and visits, this unique book provides unparalleled insight into his work.

Sigmund Freud, 18561939 will be of great interest to psychoanalysts in practice and in training, as well as academics and scholars of Freud, psychoanalytic studies, the history of science and the history of Europe.